Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth

Alzabo Soup

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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.

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Author

Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth

Episodes

Chapter 2, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun 14.01.2022 47:43

Intro - Metz discusses Marvel movies and Infinity War. Phil tries not to roll his eyes. Content (9:51) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 2 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun 07.01.2022 50:58

Intro - Phil asks Metz how to deal with Black Friday Content (5:30) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun 31.12.2021 1:00:43

Intro - Metz talks about a curious trend on his Facebook feed. Content (6:30) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun 24.12.2021 43:22

Intro - Metz asks Phil what it's like to be 40. Content (4:42) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun 17.12.2021 56:13

Intro - Phil admits that he loves carrying around multiple copies of the same book. Content (9:13) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, by Kai Ashante Wilson 10.12.2021 1:06:13

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the value of a thank you note. Content (9:50) - Discussion of The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, by Kai Ashante Wilson. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

RUR, by Karel Capeck 03.12.2021 1:05:04

Intro - Phil and Metz have a no bones day Content (6:47) - Discussion of RUR by Karel Capek. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 26.11.2021 1:10:15

Intro - Phil admits that his son has become a fan of Cookie Clicker. Content (12:58) - General discussion of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 19.11.2021 1:07:50

Intro - Phil talks about cooking using meal kits. Content (8:22) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 12.11.2021 51:11

Intro - Metz talks about his mother-in-law reading the Wizard-Knight Content (6:11) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 05.11.2021 1:01:18

Intro - Phil and Metz sample a variety of root beers. Content (14:04) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 12 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 29.10.2021 57:25

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Netflix series Centaurworld. Content (10:18) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 12 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 22.10.2021 57:11

Intro - Metz explains to Phil why you need to pick the right type of theatrical fog for the right effect at your wedding. Content (8:20) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 11 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 15.10.2021 1:00:33

Intro - Phil tries to sell Metz on CRPGs Content (9:14) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 11 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 08.10.2021 56:59

Intro - Phil feels the inevitable onslaught of Halloween. Content (6:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 01.10.2021 52:32

Intro - We announce the stories we'll be covering between Lake of the Long Sun and Calde of the Long Sun Content (4:18) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 24.09.2021 1:12:18

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the drama surrounding the new Jeopardy hosts. Content (6:04) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 17.09.2021 1:14:40

Intro - Phil discusses a very special play he attended earlier this year. Content (7:11) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 10.09.2021 55:21

Intro - Metz talks about remodeling his house. Content (8:44) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 03.09.2021 54:06

Intro - Phil talks about the last baseball game he attended. Content (5:14) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 27.08.2021 51:44

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Bo Burnham's new special, Inside. Content (11:33) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 20.08.2021 51:21

Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate five years of Alzabo Soup. Content (5:15) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 13.08.2021 1:26:32

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss adventure games. Content (8:00) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 06.08.2021 1:14:27

Intro - Metz asks Phil about 101 Dalmatians. Content (9:00) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun 30.07.2021 57:04

Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate the 20th anniversary of America's favorite Scottish Ogre Content (8:08) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.