Episodes
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.com.
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.com.
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.
Sept. 29, 2023
Chapter 14 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil wants to talk about intertextuality. Content (9:34) - Discussion of Chapter 14 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Sept. 22, 2023
Chapter 13 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Barbie Content (12:12) - Discussion of Chapter 13 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Sept. 15, 2023
Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil explains his experience of learning French throuhg Jack Vance. Content (12:10) - Discussion of Chapter 12 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Sept. 8, 2023
Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the state of video game preservation. Content (14:30) - Discussion of Chapter 11 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Sept. 1, 2023
Chapter 10 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest
Intro - Phil and Metz probe the depths of Gertrude's Secrets. Content (10:05) - Discussion of Chapter 10 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.