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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.

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57:53

Chapter 10 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2026/02/13

Intro - Phil and Metz examine the implications of Spice Quest Content (7:03) - Discussion of part 1 of Chapter 10 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - Seven Surrenders, by Ada Palmer Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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48:03

Chapter 9 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2026/02/06

Intro - Metz discusses potion kits with Phil Content (6:16) - Discussion of part 2 of Chapter 9 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - Seven Surrenders, by Ada Palmer Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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59:00

Chapter 9 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2026/01/30

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about The Game Awards Content (12:22) - Discussion of part 1 of Chapter 9 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - Too Like the Lightning, by Ada Palmer Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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54:50

Chapter 8 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2026/01/09

Intro - Metz tells Phil about the Rizzwich Content (6:39) - Discussion of part 1 of Chapter 8 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - Too Like the Lightning, by Ada Palmer Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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54:47

Chapter 6 Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/12/26

We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at https://forms.gle/yeHQLgKsCF9ENrzy7 Intro - Phil tells Metz about The Search for Kylo Ren Content (5:27) - Discussion of Part 3 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.

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48:36

Chapter 6 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/12/19

We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at https://forms.gle/yeHQLgKsCF9ENrzy7 Intro - Phil and Metz go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Content (6:36) - Discussion of Part 2 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.

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52:43

Chapter 6 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/12/12

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.

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43:47

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

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/12/05

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.

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55:37

Chapter 3 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/11/07

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.

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49:04

Chapter 3 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/10/31

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.

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01:02:53

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

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/10/24

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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53:49

Chapter 2 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/10/17

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.

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50:45

Chapter 1 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/10/10

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.

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54:30

Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's Return...

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/09/26

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.

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01:03:09

The Night Chough, by Gene Wolfe

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/09/19

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.

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01:21:56

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/08/08

Intro - Phil introduces Metz to the world of reading accessories. Content (10:44) - General Discussion of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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01:06:02

Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/08/01

Intro - Metz and Phil explore the implications of the biannual Garfield Gathering. Content (5:41) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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54:09

Chapter 24, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/07/18

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss what it's like to re-record an entire episode of the podcast. Content (7:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 24 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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01:04:45

Chapter 23, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/07/04

Intro - Phil tells Metz about the experience of shopping for bookends. Content (7:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 23 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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49:32

Chapter 22, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup ·

2025/06/27

Intro - Metz asks Phil to tell him about Expedition 33. Content (7:51) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 22 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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