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.

  • 52 minutes 43 seconds
    Chapter 6 Part 1 - 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.
    12 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 43 minutes 47 seconds
    Chapter 5 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    5 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 45 minutes 43 seconds
    Chapter 5 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    28 November 2025, 5:00 am
  • 49 minutes 11 seconds
    Chapter 4 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    21 November 2025, 4:00 am
  • 50 minutes 9 seconds
    Chapter 4 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    14 November 2025, 4:00 am
  • 55 minutes 37 seconds
    Chapter 3 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    7 November 2025, 4:00 am
  • 49 minutes 4 seconds
    Chapter 3 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    31 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Chapter 2 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    24 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 53 minutes 49 seconds
    Chapter 2 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    17 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 50 minutes 45 seconds
    Chapter 1 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    10 October 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Chapter 1 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
    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.
    3 October 2025, 4:00 am
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