Episodes
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 5
Aug. 28, 2020
Intro - Phil talks about one of his student films. Content (7:21) - Part 5 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 4
Aug. 21, 2020
Intro - Metz talks about the witch's curse recently cast upon him. Content (8:39) - Part 4 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 3
Aug. 14, 2020
Intro - Phil asks Metz to discuss poetic meter Content (9:33) - Part 3 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 2
Aug. 7, 2020
Intro - Metz asks Phil to explain the Playstation 5. Content (8:43) - Part 2 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe.
The Death of Dr. Island, Part 1
July 31, 2020
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the release of their hit 90s single, All Sun. Content (16:33) - Part 1 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe.
Gene Wolfe's The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Death of the Island Doctor
July 24, 2020
Intro - Metz confronts Phil about his new Youtube channel. Content (8:55) - Discussion of The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Death of the Island Doctor, by Gene Wolfe.
Catherynne M. Valente's Palimpsest
July 17, 2020
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about hosting a podcast. Content (9:04) - Discussion of Palimpsest, by Catherynne M. Valente.
Severian's Journey, Part 3
July 10, 2020
Intro - Metz isn't done telling bad jokes. Content (3:25) - Part 3 of Severian's Journey, where we trace the hero's path through The Urth of the New Sun.
Severian's Journey, Part 2
July 3, 2020
Intro - Metz tells a bad joke. Content (:14) - Part 2 of Severian's Journey, where we trace the hero's path through The Sword of the Lictor and The Citadel of the Autarch.
Severian's Journey, Part 1
June 26, 2020
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his experience with a peculiar legal mind. Content (9:51) - Part 1 of Severian's Journey, where we trace the hero's path through The Shadow of the Torturer and the Claw of the Conciliator.
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
June 19, 2020
Intro - Phil and Metz try to predict the future of media as a result of the coronavirus. Content (9:57) - General Discussion of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 51 and Appendix - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
June 12, 2020
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss their favorite candies. Content (10:38) - Discussion of Chapter 51 and the Appendix of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 50, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
June 5, 2020
Intro - Metz asks Phil to explain the popularity of Animal Crossing. Content (7:06) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 50 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 50, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
May 29, 2020
Intro - Metz and Phil have a spirited disagreement about Frozen 2 Content (13:04) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 50 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 49 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
May 22, 2020
Intro - We talk about Games You Can Play In Your Head, By Yourself Content (12:46) - Discussion of Chapter 49 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 48 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
May 15, 2020
Intro - Metz and Phil are podcasting socially distanced for the first time! Content (4:19) - Discussion of Chapter 48 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 47 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
May 8, 2020
Intro - Phil tells Metz about an awful combination of breakfast foods. Content (8:12) - Discussion of Chapter 47 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 46 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
May 1, 2020
Intro - We announce the stories we'll be covering once we finish Urth of the New Sun! Content (6:14) - Discussion of Chapter 46 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 45 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
April 24, 2020
Intro - Metz shows Phil a series of interesting pictures. Content (11:17) - Discussion of Chapter 45 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 44 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
April 17, 2020
Intro - Phil admits his unabashed love for Disney's Descendants. Content (10:55) - Discussion of Chapter 44 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 43 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
April 10, 2020
Intro - Phil gets Metz to admit he plays Magic: The Gathering Content (11:20) - Discussion of Chapter 43 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 42 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
April 3, 2020
Intro - Phil tells Metz about a unique experience at Universal Studios Content (14:32) - Discussion of Chapter 42 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 41 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
March 27, 2020
Intro - Phil discusses his recent obsession with Sayonara Wild Hearts Content (13:24) - Discussion of Chapter 41 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Chapter 40 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun
March 20, 2020
Intro - Metz talks to Phil about his ritual pilgrimage to AGDQ Content (12:26) - Discussion of Chapter 40 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe.