Alzabo Soup
Alzabo Soup
Alzabo Soup is the podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We analyze engrossing speculative fiction with a chapter-by-chapter focus on acclaimed author Gene Wolfe. We update weekly on Fridays.
We are currently covering The Book of the Long Sun by Gene Wolfe.
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Join us as we journey through Gene Wolfe's complex literary fiction. Here are some of our most popular episodes.
For a complete list of works we've covered, check out "Coverage by Title" above.
Recent Episodes
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
May 13, 2022
Intro - Metz and Phil discuss Brandon Sanderson's wildly successful Kickstarter. Content (8:01) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
May 6, 2022
Intro - Phil and Metz reflect on their recent appearance in Youtube videos. Content (6:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun
April 29, 2022
Intro - We announce the authors we'll be covering between Caldé and Exodus from the Long Sun. Content (3:05) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
About the Hosts
Metz
Host
When not talking too much about Gene Wolfe books and other speculative fiction, Andrew "Metz" Metzroth works as a performing arts designer and arts administrator based in Colorado. Since 2005, he has worked on or helped bring to life hundreds of theatre, dance, and music projects. Metz lives in Colorado with his wife, his daughter, and his three cats.
Phil
Host
Phil has been a fan of Gene Wolfe since college and names his RPG characters after Severian at every opportunity. He's the writer of the game 'Normal Club, which can be found on the Apple and Google stores, and he's always drawing something cool! Phil lives in Colorado with his wife, his son, and the newest member of their family, D'artagnan the dog.