Return To The Whorl Episodes
Dec. 18, 2025
Chapter 6 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at 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...
Dec. 11, 2025
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 ...
Dec. 4, 2025
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 ...
Nov. 20, 2025
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 o...
Nov. 13, 2025
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 Chapt...
Nov. 6, 2025
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 Ch...
Oct. 30, 2025
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 Car...
Oct. 23, 2025
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...
Oct. 16, 2025
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 -...
Oct. 9, 2025
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 Chec...
Oct. 2, 2025
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 a...
Sept. 25, 2025
Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
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 a...