Episodes

March 15, 2024

Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

Intro - Phil explains Pal World to Metz. Content (9:08) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 3 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Timon of Athens Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
March 8, 2024

Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

Intro - Metz and Phil discover the wonder of Coke powered by AI. Content (6:15) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 2 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Julius Caesar Check out more at alzabosoup.com.https:…
March 1, 2024

Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the game Sethian, where you have to learn a pictographic language. Content (8:02) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 2 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Volpone by Ben Joh…
Feb. 23, 2024

Chapter 1, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

Intro - Phil and Metz share the highlights of their Christmas gifts in 2023. Content (10:59) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - King Lear Check out more at alzabosoup.c…
Feb. 16, 2024

Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

Intro - Phil is super-excited about Steamboat Willie entering the public domain. Content (4:57) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Trolus and Cressida Check out more at…
Feb. 9, 2024

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Carol and the End of the World Content (9:32) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - 'Tis Pity She's a Whore Check out more at alzabosoup.c…
Feb. 2, 2024

Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss The Boy and the Heron Content (16:12) - An introduction to On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe, and discussion of the character list. This Week's Play - Romeo and Juliet Check out more at alzabosoup…
Jan. 26, 2024

Jack London's The Red One

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss how they track their reading. Content (13:36) - Discussion of The Red One by Jack London This Week's Play - Cymbeline Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jan. 19, 2024

Jack Vance's Big Planet

Intro - Metz asks Phil about Panera's Charged Lemonade Content (6:00) - Discussion of Big Planet by Jack Vance This Week's Play - Doctor Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jan. 12, 2024

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Elder Race

Intro - Phil talks about what it's like to choose a high school for his son. Content (8:27) - Discussion of Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky This Week's Play - Macbeth Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jan. 5, 2024

Gene Wolfe's Trip, Trap

Intro - Metz and Phil eat at The Juicy Seafood Content (6:30) - Discussion of Trip, Trap by Gene Wolfe This Week's Play - The Two Gentlemen of Verona Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec. 29, 2023

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Phil explains Super Mario Wonder to Metz Content (8:47) - Discussion of An Evil Guest by Gene Wolfe This Week's Play - The Taming of the Shrew Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec. 22, 2023

Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Metz gives Phil Goosebumps - The Musical! Content (14:14) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec. 15, 2023

Chapter 24 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about getting to read and handle some old books. Content (12:51) - Discussion of Chapter 24 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec. 8, 2023

Chapter 23 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Metz congratulates Phil on his crystal anniversary. Content (5:20) - Discussion of Chapter 23 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Dec. 1, 2023

Chapter 22 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Phil offers Metz some plum candy. Content (5:35) - Discussion of Chapter 22 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov. 24, 2023

Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Phil forces Metz to do a Jigsaw puzzle. Content (9:23) - Discussion of Chapter 21 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov. 17, 2023

Chapter 20 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Metz and Phil announce their Shakespeare readalong project for 2024. Content (4:11) - Discussion of Chapter 20 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov. 10, 2023

Chapter 19 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Phil mourns the death of his travel mug. Content (5:31) - Discussion of Chapeter 19 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Nov. 3, 2023

Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Metz and Phil explore the world of Bakeneering. Content (9:17) - Discussion of Chapter 18 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct. 27, 2023

Chapter 17, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Phil talks about playing Sea of Stars. Content (9:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 17 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct. 20, 2023

Chapter 17, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - We announce the titles we'll be covering after we finish An Evil Guest. Content (6:07) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 17 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct. 13, 2023

Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Metz asks Phil about his latest reading project - Westerns. Content (11:41) - Discussion of Chapter 16 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct. 6, 2023

Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about their summer vacations. Content (10:08) - Discussion of Chapter 15 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.