Chapter 5 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Intro - We announce the Alzabo Soup 10th anniversary party at MileHi Con 58. Content (3:12) - Discussion of the Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Phil complains about Magic: the Gathering selling out. Content (8:58) - Discussion of the Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss a helpful mouse pad Content (4:29) - Discussion of the Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Phil tells Metz about Hades II Content (6:15) - Discussion of the Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Metz and Phil announce their 2026 Patreon read-along plans Content (7:21) - Discussion of the Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Silksong. Content (11:17) - Discussion of the Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Phil and Metz reflect on the appearance of Mr. Beast in Tron 3. Content (3:36) - Discussion of the Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Metz and Phil stan for Kpop Demon Hunters. Content (8:43) - Discussion of the Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Metz and Phil consider the practical and semiotic implications of the Cracker Barrel logo change. Content (8:51) - Discussion of the Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Intro - Phil reveals the hot new Spirit Halloween game to Metz. Content (6:36) - Discussion of the Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.