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.

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Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

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01/01/21 • 49 min

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 25 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

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12/22/23 • 62 min

Intro - Metz gives Phil Goosebumps - The Musical! Content (14:14) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Part 2 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters

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10/18/24 • 56 min

Intro - We announce our 2025 book club plans for patron read-alongs. Content (5:13) - Discussion of part 2 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - The Puritan, or the Widow of Watling Street, by Anonymous Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Jack Vance's Big Planet

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01/19/24 • 69 min

Intro - Metz asks Phil about Panera's Charged Lemonade Content (6:00) - Discussion of Big Planet by Jack Vance This Week's Play - Doctor Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

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02/16/24 • 60 min

Intro - Phil is super-excited about Steamboat Willie entering the public domain. Content (4:57) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Trolus and Cressida Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 9, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

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06/07/24 • 68 min

Intro - Metz and Phil do a progress report on the Shakespeare readalong. Content (10:52) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Richard III, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

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02/09/24 • 60 min

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Carol and the End of the World Content (9:32) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - 'Tis Pity She's a Whore Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

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04/05/24 • 46 min

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Phil's opinion of Dune. Content (6:45) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 4 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - King John by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Golden City Far

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07/01/22 • 47 min

Intro - Phil and Metz finally talk about the weirdness of NFTs. Content (10:08) - Discussion of Part 2 of Golden City Far by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com

Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

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10/13/23 • 49 min

Intro - Metz asks Phil about his latest reading project - Westerns. Content (11:41) - Discussion of Chapter 16 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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How many episodes does Alzabo Soup have?

Alzabo Soup currently has 431 episodes available.

What topics does Alzabo Soup cover?

The podcast is about Scifi, Fiction, Novels, Commentary, Reading, Podcasts, Books, Book, Science Fiction, Arts and Fantasy.

What is the most popular episode on Alzabo Soup?

The episode title 'Chapter 14, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Alzabo Soup?

The average episode length on Alzabo Soup is 65 minutes.

How often are episodes of Alzabo Soup released?

Episodes of Alzabo Soup are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Alzabo Soup?

The first episode of Alzabo Soup was released on Sep 2, 2016.

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Alzabo Soup

Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth

Top 10 Alzabo Soup Episodes

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How many episodes does Alzabo Soup have?

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What is the average episode length on Alzabo Soup?

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When was the first episode of Alzabo Soup?

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