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 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.

Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

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03/14/25 • 41 min

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss "A Solitare Mystery." Content (7:00) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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

Alzabo Soup

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 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.

Chapter 20 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

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11/17/23 • 43 min

Intro - Metz and Phil announce their Shakespeare readalong project for 2024. Content (4:11) - Discussion of Chapter 20 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

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04/19/24 • 42 min

Intro - Metz describes his experience watching Finding Nemo, Jr. Content (6:51) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 5 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun

Alzabo Soup

09/16/22 • 78 min

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about other authors they'd like to cover in the style of Alzabo Soup. Content (8:53) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Chapter 24 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

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12/15/23 • 59 min

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about getting to read and handle some old books. Content (12:51) - Discussion of Chapter 24 of An Evil Guest, 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 451 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 64 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 most popular episode on Alzabo Soup?

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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