Alzabo Soup podcast

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.

480 Episodes

Chapter 3 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
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49:04
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.
Chapter 2 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
10/24/2025
1:02:53
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.
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Chapter 2 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
10/17/2025
53:49
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.
Chapter 1 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
10/10/2025
50:45
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.
Chapter 1 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
10/3/2025
1:15:36
Intro - Metz tells Phil about an unusual arrest. Content (6:07) - Discussion of the Part 1 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.
Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
9/26/2025
54:30
Intro - Phil celebrates his completion of Moby Dick. Content (8:54) - Discussion of the character list and context of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
The Night Chough, by Gene Wolfe
9/19/2025
1:03:09
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Ice Cube's interpretation of The War of the Worlds. Content (11:44) - Discussion of The Night Chough, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest
9/12/2025
1:05:32
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the surprisingly human need to have a computer friend. Content (6:45) - General Discussion of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 17 - 22 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest
9/5/2025
1:06:24
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the results of a recent personality quiz. Content (5:53) - Discussion of Chapters 17 - 22 of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 12 - 16 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest
8/29/2025
1:02:52
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the museums they saw while on vacation. Content (12:11) - Discussion of Chapters 12 - 16 of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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