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Character List - Gene Wolfe's Exodus From the Long Sun

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz examine a line from The Simpsons. Content (9:42) - Discussion of the Character List in Exodus From the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. ...

Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Golden City Far

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz gets to talk to Phil about a video game called Tunic. Content (9:01) - Discussion of Part 3 of Golden City Far by Gene Wolfe. Check out m...

Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Golden City Far

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz finally talk about the weirdness of NFTs. Content (10:08) - Discussion of Part 2 of Golden City Far by Gene Wolfe. Check out mor...

Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Golden City Far

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil asks Metz what he liked about watching the movie Jaws. Content (12:56) - Discussion of Part 1 of Golden City Far by Gene Wolfe. Check out...

Jorge Luis Borges' The Garden of Forking Paths and Funes the Memorious

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the reality show Domino Masters. Content (13:59) - Discussion of The Garden of Forking Paths and Funes the Memorious by ...

Jorge Luis Borges' The Library of Babel

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil asks Metz if it's cake. Content (15:01) - Discussion of The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges. Check out more at alzabosoup.com

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are conducting a listener feedback survey and would love your thoughts: please visit alzabosoup.com before June 10th to fill out a short survey! In...

Chapter 10, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - We celebrate our 300th episode by trying to remember what we've been doing for so long. Content (4:57) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 10 of...

Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil reminisce about sleepovers. Content (8:01) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check ...

Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss Brandon Sanderson's wildly successful Kickstarter. Content (8:01) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Caldé of the ...

Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz reflect on their recent appearance in Youtube videos. Content (6:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Caldé of the Long S...

Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - We announce the authors we'll be covering between Caldé and Exodus from the Long Sun. Content (3:05) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of C...

Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil asks Metz what he got his wife for Valentines day. Content (6:31) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene ...

Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz asks Phil about an upcoming gritty remake project. Content (8:28) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene ...

Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil talks about the upcoming remake of Live-a-Live. Content (5:49) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wol...

Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about their recent trip to Meow Wolf Denver. Content (10:50) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Caldé of the Long Sun,...

Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about their recent experience completing Curse of Strahd. Content (10:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Caldé of ...

Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz gush about the Mysterious Benedict Society. Content (7:15) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gen...

Chapter 5, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil finally opens up about his love affair with Star Wars. Content (10:31) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 5 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by ...

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil makes Metz do the Wordle. Content (6:10) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at ...

Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz Reminds Phil of a terrible bit of culture they've failed to address. Content (8:50) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Caldé of the ...

Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss Kirby and the Forgotten Land Content (5:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe...

Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil finds a disturbing new breed of Funko Pop Content (5:41) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Ch...

Chapter 3, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz describes his trip to an immersive Van Gogh exhibit. Content (8:41) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 3 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gen...

Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz record on Metz's birthday. Content (6:01) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check ou...

Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro -Metz and Phil review the Thanksgiving their families spent together. Content (5:34) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Caldé of the Long S...

Chapter 2, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz discusses Marvel movies and Infinity War. Phil tries not to roll his eyes. Content (9:51) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 2 of Caldé o...

Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil asks Metz how to deal with Black Friday Content (5:30) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Chec...

Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz talks about a curious trend on his Facebook feed. Content (6:30) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene W...

Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz asks Phil what it's like to be 40. Content (4:42) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Caldé of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out...

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Caldé of the Long Sun

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil admits that he loves carrying around multiple copies of the same book. Content (9:13) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Caldé of th...

The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, by Kai Ashante Wilson

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the value of a thank you note. Content (9:50) - Discussion of The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, by Kai Ashante Wilson. Check...

RUR, by Karel Capeck

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz have a no bones day Content (6:47) - Discussion of RUR by Karel Capek. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil admits that his son has become a fan of Cookie Clicker. Content (12:58) - General discussion of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Chec...

Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil talks about cooking using meal kits. Content (8:22) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check ou...

Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz talks about his mother-in-law reading the Wizard-Knight Content (6:11) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of Lake of the Long Sun, by G...

Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz sample a variety of root beers. Content (14:04) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 12 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Che...

Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Netflix series Centaurworld. Content (10:18) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 12 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene W...

Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz explains to Phil why you need to pick the right type of theatrical fog for the right effect at your wedding. Content (8:20) - Discussion ...

Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil tries to sell Metz on CRPGs Content (9:14) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 11 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at...

Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil feels the inevitable onslaught of Halloween. Content (6:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. ...

Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - We announce the stories we'll be covering between Lake of the Long Sun and Calde of the Long Sun Content (4:18) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chap...

Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the drama surrounding the new Jeopardy hosts. Content (6:04) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Lake of the Long Sun...

Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil discusses a very special play he attended earlier this year. Content (7:11) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Lake of the Long Sun, ...

Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz talks about remodeling his house. Content (8:44) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out mo...

Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil talks about the last baseball game he attended. Content (5:14) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe...

Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Bo Burnham's new special, Inside. Content (11:33) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gen...

Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate five years of Alzabo Soup. Content (5:15) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. ...

Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss adventure games. Content (8:00) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out mo...

Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz asks Phil about 101 Dalmatians. Content (9:00) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more...

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz celebrate the 20th anniversary of America's favorite Scottish Ogre Content (8:08) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Lake of...

Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil asks Metz about the value of a Japanese Yen in 1908 Content (7:58) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene W...

Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil Tells Metz about a long-lost Muppet cereal. Content (3:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Ch...

Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz opine about the value of a chicken nugget. Content (4:03) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene W...

Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil wants Metz to talk about his experience with Zelda: Breath of the Wild Content (11:40) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Lake of the...

Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil tries to explain SaGa Content (7:07) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabo...

Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz asks Phil about gender reveal parties. Content (4:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check o...

Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss what they're looking forward to doing once they're fully vaccinated. Content (5:45) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 ...

Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz discussed the blocked Suez Canal meme. Content (6:42) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe...

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Lake of the Long Sun

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the updated Alzabo Soup website. Content (4:26) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Lake of the Long Sun, by Gene ...

The Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz introduces a self-destructive performance artist. Content (5:37) - Discussion of Binti, Binti: Home, and Binti: The Night Masquerade by N...

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil talks about reading aloud Content (9:48) - Discussion of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil talks about his son's transition into Boy Scouts. Content (6:18) - General discussion of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out...

Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil examine an emoji poem. Content (6:18) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out m...

Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

23 Apr 2021

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Intro - Phil wants to eat a Bowser sandwich. Content (5:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out m...

Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

16 Apr 2021

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about the top Funko Pops of 2020. Content (5:31) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 12 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe...

Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz asks Phil how much he personally invests in tweets. Content (3:23) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 12 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gen...

Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz announce the books they'll cover between Nightside and Lake. Content (3:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 11 of Nightside th...

Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the Spongebob Squarepants musical. Content (10:35) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 11 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Ge...

Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the mechanics of the universe in Disney's Soul. Content (13:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Nightside the Lo...

Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz asks Phil about the time between Christmas and New Years. Content (7:32) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Nightside the Long Sun, ...

Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz gets to talk about a video game Phil has never played Content (11:22) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Nightside the Long Sun, by G...

Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil attempts to sell Metz on the advantages of a big blanket. Content (8:17) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Nightside the Long Sun, b...

Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil is excited about the new Smash Bros. Character Content (5:02) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolf...

Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz talks about reading The Hobbit aloud to his daughter Content (7:48) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gen...

Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil share how they organize their planners. Content (10:06) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene W...

Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil tells Metz about his new puppy. Content (7:05) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out mo...

Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil reminisces about Final Fantasy 7 now that he can play it again. Content (12:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Nightside the Long...

Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil talks about Neil Cicirega and his musical talents. Content (7:56) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene ...

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil tries to explain Blaseball to Metz. Content (9:24) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check ou...

Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about whether or not office supplies deserve their own spotlight. Content (7:51) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Nig...

Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil fills us in on his home improvement activities Content (9:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolf...

Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil argue the merits of Chili's over IHOP. Content (6:39) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wol...

Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil tries to explain Gaslands to Metz. Content (6:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out...

Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil tells Metz about his favorite novelty shoes. Content (7:26) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe....

Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil asks Metz why he hates the sound of his own voice. Content (9:00) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene ...

Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil opine about the legacy of Hannah Montana. Content (5:44) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene ...

Chapter 1, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz congratulates Phil on his imminent return to the office. Content (10:21) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, b...

Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil throws a 35th birthday party for Mario. Content (8:05) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Chec...

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the 2017 reboot of Ducktales. Content (10:42) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene ...

Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about their favorite island vacations. Content (8:28) - Discussion of Galapagos, by Kurt Vonnegut. Check out more at alzabo...

Tracking Song, Part 4

16 Oct 2020

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Intro - Phil and Metz remember the simple joys of ice cream. Content (5:58) - Part 3 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com...

Tracking Song, Part 3

09 Oct 2020

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Intro - Metz shows Phil a surprising product delivery method. Content (3:48) - Part 3 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.co...

Tracking Song, Part 2

02 Oct 2020

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Intro - Phil explains the history of FMV (full-motion video) video games. Content (12:59) - Part 2 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at ...

Tracking Song, Part 1

25 Sep 2020

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss a preview of Star Trek: The Lower Decks. Content (9:17) - Part 1 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alza...

The Doctor of Death Island, Part 3

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Phil explains why Dracula comes back every hundred years. Content (9:26) - Part 3 of The Doctor of Death Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more...

The Doctor of Death Island, Part 2

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil reveal their favorite pandemic-induced purchases. Content (5:57) - Part 2 of The Doctor of Death Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check ou...

The Doctor of Death Island, Part 1

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Disney+'s purchase and release of Hamilton. Content (8:55) - Part 1 of The Doctor of Death Island, by Gene Wolfe. Che...

The Death of Dr. Island, Part 5

28 Aug 2020

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Intro - Phil talks about one of his student films. Content (7:21) - Part 5 of The Death of Doctor Island, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup....

The Death of Dr. Island, Part 4

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. Check out mor...