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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Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat

Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat

May 26, 2023

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the foibles of using AI. Content (7:45) - Part 2 of Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat  Check out more at alzabosoup.com.`

Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat

Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat

May 19, 2023

Intro - Metz tells Phil about a frightening birthday party. Content (7:45) - Part 1 of Gene Wolfe's The Tree is My Hat  Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Part 2 - Jack Vance's The Moon Moth
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Part 2 - Jack Vance's The Moon Moth

May 12, 2023

Intro - Phil asks Metz about testifying before the state legislature. Content (8:20) - Part 2 of Jack Vance's The Moon Moth  Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Phil

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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.

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Metz

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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.