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.

Author

Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth

Episodes

Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 02.04.2021 1:06:32

Intro - Phil and Metz announce the books they'll cover between Nightside and Lake. Content (3:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 11 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 26.03.2021 43:35

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Spongebob Squarepants musical. Content (10:35) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 11 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 19.03.2021 56:48

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the mechanics of the universe in Disney's Soul. Content (13:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 12.03.2021 57:18

Intro - Metz asks Phil about the time between Christmas and New Years. Content (7:32) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 05.03.2021 54:51

Intro - Metz gets to talk about a video game Phil has never played Content (11:22) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 26.02.2021 46:17

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.

Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 19.02.2021 53:43

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.

Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 12.02.2021 1:00:13

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.

Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 05.02.2021 56:12

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.

Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 29.01.2021 1:19:17

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.

Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 22.01.2021 1:09:49

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.

Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 15.01.2021 1:06:07

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.

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 08.01.2021 53:31

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.

Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 01.01.2021 49:45

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.

Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 25.12.2020 1:09:17

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.

Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 18.12.2020 53:31

Intro - Metz and Phil argue the merits of Chili's over IHOP. Content (6:39) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 11.12.2020 1:09:43

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.

Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 04.12.2020 1:09:41

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.

Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 27.11.2020 1:24:48

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.

Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 20.11.2020 48:54

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.

Chapter 1, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 13.11.2020 1:25:34

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.

Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 06.11.2020 58:24

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.

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun 30.10.2020 58:33

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.

Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut 23.10.2020 1:21:07

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.

Tracking Song, Part 4 16.10.2020 1:35:04

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.