Alzabo Soup

Chapter 6 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 W...

Chapter 5 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

05 Dec 2025

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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 ...

Chapter 5 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

28 Nov 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss a helpful mouse pad Content (4:29) - Discussion of the Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This M...

Chapter 4 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

21 Nov 2025

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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...

Chapter 4 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

14 Nov 2025

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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 G...

Chapter 3 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

07 Nov 2025

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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...

Chapter 3 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

31 Oct 2025

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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,...

Chapter 2 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

24 Oct 2025

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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 ...

Chapter 2 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

17 Oct 2025

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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 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

10 Oct 2025

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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...

Chapter 1 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

03 Oct 2025

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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 Mo...

Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl

26 Sep 2025

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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 Wol...

The Night Chough, by Gene Wolfe

19 Sep 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Ice Cube's interpretation of The War of the Worlds. Content (11:44) - Discussion of The Night Chough, by Gene Wolfe. Thi...

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest

12 Sep 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the surprisingly human need to have a computer friend. Content (6:45) - General Discussion of The Devil in a Forest, by ...

Chapters 17 - 22 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest

05 Sep 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the results of a recent personality quiz. Content (5:53) - Discussion of Chapters 17 - 22 of The Devil in a Forest, by G...

Chapters 12 - 16 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest

29 Aug 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the museums they saw while on vacation. Content (12:11) - Discussion of Chapters 12 - 16 of The Devil in a Forest, by Ge...

Chapters 6 - 11 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest

22 Aug 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the most harrowing moment they expereienced in Blue Prince. Content (13:14) - Discussion of Chapters 6 - 11 of The Devil...

Prologue - Chapter 5 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest

15 Aug 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil celebrate 9 years of podcasting Content (9:40) - Discussion of the Prologue through Chapter 5 of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene ...

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

08 Aug 2025

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Intro - Phil introduces Metz to the world of reading accessories. Content (10:44) - General Discussion of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Mont...

Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

01 Aug 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil explore the implications of the biannual Garfield Gathering. Content (5:41) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of In Green's Jungles, by...

Chapter 24, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

25 Jul 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz finally get to talking about Blue Prince. Content (11:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 24 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wo...

Chapter 24, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

18 Jul 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss what it's like to re-record an entire episode of the podcast. Content (7:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 24 of In ...

Chapter 23, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

11 Jul 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil examine the job aspirations of Gen Alpha. Content (8:18) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 23 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wol...

Chapter 23, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

04 Jul 2025

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about the experience of shopping for bookends. Content (7:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 23 of In Green's Jungles, by G...

Chapter 22, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

27 Jun 2025

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Intro - Metz asks Phil to tell him about Expedition 33. Content (7:51) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 22 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This...

Chapter 22, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

20 Jun 2025

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Intro - Phil updates Metz on new Palworld developments Content (6:59) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 22 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This ...

Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

13 Jun 2025

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about some prominent Star Wars litigation. Content (6:58) - Discussion of Chapter 21 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. Thi...

Chapter 20, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

06 Jun 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the productivity game Ithya Magic Studies Content (11:19) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 20 of In Green's Jungles, by...

Chapter 20, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

30 May 2025

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Intro - Phil introduces Metz to the world of LitRPGs Content (10:04) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 20 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This M...

Chapter 19, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

23 May 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz talk about The Day the Earth Blew Up Content (8:18) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 19 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. T...

Chapter 19, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

16 May 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the virtues of soup and salad. Content (9:32) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 19 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe....

Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

09 May 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz announce the stories we'll be reading between In Green's Jungles and Return to the Whorl. Content (5:49) - Discussion of Chapter...

Chapter 17, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

02 May 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz introduce the read-along of the month, Suldrun's Garden Content (12:02) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 17 of In Green's Jungl...

Chapter 17, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

25 Apr 2025

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Intro - Metz describes his experience with Madagascar Jr. to Phil. Content (10:14) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 17 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene...

Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

18 Apr 2025

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Intro - Phil asks Metz how he liked the Stardust Crusaders arc of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Content (12:12) - Discussion of Chapter 16 of In Green's Ju...

Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

11 Apr 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil talk about solo journaling games. Content (9:24) - Discussion of Chapter 15 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's R...

Chapter 14, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

04 Apr 2025

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Intro - Phil asks Metz how he liked the Stardust Crusaders arc of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Content (10:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 14 of In ...

Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

28 Mar 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil listen to MD Foodie Boyz Content (7:56) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 14 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's ...

Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

21 Mar 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss "A Solitare Mystery." Content (11:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Mo...

Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

14 Mar 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss "A Solitare Mystery." Content (7:00) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Mon...

Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

07 Mar 2025

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Intro - Metz talks about his daughter's obsession with Murder, She Wrote. Content (9:01) - Discussion of Chapter 12 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wol...

Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

28 Feb 2025

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about his experience reading Dickens, and the idea of a serial read. Content (9:20) - Discussion of Chapter 11 of In Green's J...

Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

21 Feb 2025

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about an amazing spice-dispensing invention. Content (8:40) - Discussion of Part 2 Chapter 10 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene W...

Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

14 Feb 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the practice of buying toys as an adult. Content (8:48) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of In Green's Jungles, b...

Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

07 Feb 2025

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Intro - Metz and Phil marvel at Progresso Soup Drops. Content (8:53) - Discussion of Part 2 Chapter 9 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month...

Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

31 Jan 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz remember David Lynch Content (11:00) - Discussion of Part 1 Chapter 9 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Al...

Chapter 8 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

24 Jan 2025

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about some of the top toys of 2024. Content (5:05) - Discussion of Chapter 8 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month'...

Chapter 7 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

17 Jan 2025

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Intro - Phil asks Metz to describe a perfect board game. Content (8:23) - Discussion of Chapter 7 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's R...

Chapter 6 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

10 Jan 2025

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Hundreds of Beavers. Content (8:53) - Discussion of Chapter 6 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Al...

Chapter 5, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

03 Jan 2025

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Intro - Metz asks Phil how Sonic got a 3-movie franchise. Content (8:33) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 5 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. Thi...

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

27 Dec 2024

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Intro - Phil informs Metz about new developments surrounding the game Palworld. Content (8:42) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of In Green's Jungl...

Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

20 Dec 2024

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Intro - Phil makes Metz try some Japanese candy. Content (11:26) - Discussion of Part 1 Chapter 5 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Pl...

Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

13 Dec 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the complexities of novelty popcorn buckets. Content (5:49) - Discussion of Chapter 4 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wol...

Chapter 3 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

06 Dec 2024

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Intro - We announce our 2025 read-along list of 12 titles picked by our patrons. Content (9:35) - Discussion of Chapter 3 of In Green's Jungles, by Ge...

Chapter 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

29 Nov 2024

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Intro - Metz and his family return to a bankrupt Red Lobster. Content (9:02) - Discussion of Chapter 2 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week...

Chapter 1, Part 2- Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

22 Nov 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz are disturbed that they can summon the spirit of Samuel Adams. Content (5:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of In Green's ...

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil explains why he's trying to read 100 books this year Content (8:03) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wo...

Introduction, Character List, and Letter - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

08 Nov 2024

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Intro - Phil talks about the UFO 50 series of games. Content (11:14) - Discussion of the Character list and Letter in In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolf...

The Increased Difficulty of Concentration, by Václav Havel

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz taste Coke Oreos and Oreo Coke. Content (5:13) - Discussion of part 2 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - The...

Part 3 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters

25 Oct 2024

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Intro - Metz talks about his daughter's latest obsession. Content (7:55) - Discussion of part 3 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play -...

Part 2 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters

18 Oct 2024

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Intro - We announce our 2025 book club plans for patron read-alongs. Content (5:13) - Discussion of part 2 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This We...

Part 1 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters

11 Oct 2024

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Intro - Metz asks Phil about his favorite Dinosaur toylines Content (8:06) - Discussion of part 1 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play...

Gene Wolfe's How the Whip Came Back and R. A. Lafferty's Camels and Dromedaries, Clem

04 Oct 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz talk about seeing Elizabethan plays live this summer. Content (14:31) - Discussion of How the Whip Came Back by Gene Wolfe and C...

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

27 Sep 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the challenge of avoiding spoilers while podcasting. Content (9:09) - General discussion of chapter 16 of On Blue's Wate...

Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

20 Sep 2024

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Intro - Metz and Phil extol the virtues of Skelly the giant skeleton. Content (13:15) - Discussion of chapter 16 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. T...

Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

13 Sep 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the New York Times list of the 100 best books of the 21st century. Content (10:43) - Discussion of chapter 15 of On Blue...

Chapter 14, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

06 Sep 2024

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Intro - Metz and Phil take a look at the Emmy Awards Content (13:15) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 14 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Wee...

Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

30 Aug 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate their eigth anniversary. Content (3:44) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 14 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This ...

Chapter 13, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

23 Aug 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz are fascinated by Funko Fusion. Content (7:57) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 13 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Wee...

Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

16 Aug 2024

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Intro - Phil tries to explain the value of Elden Ring DLC to Metz. Content (8:21) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 13 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wo...

Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

09 Aug 2024

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Intro - After finishing all of Shakespeare's histories in chronological order, Metz and Phil discuss the overaching experience. Content (16:29) - Disc...

Chapter 12, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

02 Aug 2024

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about seeing the musical Company. Content (8:46) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 12 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This...

Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

26 Jul 2024

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Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Content (9:24) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 12 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. T...

Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

19 Jul 2024

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Pharrel Williams Lego biopic trailer. Content (7:50) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 12 of On Blue's Waters, by Ge...

Chapter 11, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

12 Jul 2024

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Intro - We announce the books and stories we'll be reading between On Blue's Waters and In Green's Jungles Content (5:11) - Discussion of part 3 of ch...

Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

05 Jul 2024

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Intro - Phil explains to Metz the wonder of Another Crab's Treasure Content (5:55) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 11 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene W...

Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil join The Simpsons in mourning Larry the Barfly. Content (7:28) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 11 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene...

Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

21 Jun 2024

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Intro - Phil asks Metz to rate Eiyuden Chronicle as a JRPG. Content (10:09) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 10 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. T...

Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

14 Jun 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz compare and contrast the anime Protocol Rain with Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted. Content (10:59) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter ...

Chapter 9, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil do a progress report on the Shakespeare readalong. Content (10:52) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by G...

Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

31 May 2024

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Intro - Metz and Phil examine the thin line between Fantasy and Sci Fi. Content (7:52) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gen...

Chapter 8 and Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

24 May 2024

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Intro - Phil is excited for Metz to play Mega Man 2. Content (14:25) - Discussion of chapter 8 and part 1 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wo...

Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

17 May 2024

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss Irish Wish and Unfrosted. Content (11:38) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 7 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This W...

Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz watch an animated classical music concert. Content (11:!4) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 7 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolf...

Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

03 May 2024

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Intro - Metz and Phil attend a classical violin concert. Content (9:33) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 6 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This W...

Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - For their 400th episode, Phil and Metz discuss the show Scooby Doo and Guess Who? Content (7:45) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 6 of On Blu...

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz describes his experience watching Finding Nemo, Jr. Content (6:51) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 5 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe...

Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

12 Apr 2024

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Intro - Phil asks Metz about his experience playing Pentiment. Content (8:40) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 5 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. ...

Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

05 Apr 2024

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Phil's opinion of Dune. Content (6:45) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 4 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week...

Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil use their pure imaginations to discuss a Willy Wonka AI Experience. Content (8:33) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 4 of On Blu...

Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil are horrified by Puffy Bear. Content (6:48) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 3 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's ...

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

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 - Tim...

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

08 Mar 2024

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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...

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

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

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

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Water...

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

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

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

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 charac...

Jack London's The Red One

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ch...

Jack Vance's Big Planet

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...