Alzabo Soup
Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth
Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 15, 2018 • 1h 16min
Chapter 24 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Metz and Phil announce the novella they'll cover between Claw and Sword Content - Discussion of part two of Chapter 24 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jun 8, 2018 • 1h 20min
Chapter 24 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Phil explains speed runs to Metz. Content - Discussion of part one of Chapter 24 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Jun 1, 2018 • 1h 16min
Introduction to Chapter 24 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Metz asks Phil to talk about an unforgettable luncheon. Content - A Dramaturgical introduction to Chapter 24 of Gene Wolfe's "The Claw of the Conciliator," Eschatology and Genesis. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
May 25, 2018 • 1h 21min
Chapters 22 and 23 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Metz takes Phil to a new restaurant. Content - Discussion of Chapters 22 and 23 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
May 18, 2018 • 1h 20min
Chapters 20 and 21 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Phil talks about the book he's reading now. Content - Discussion of Chapters 20 and 21 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
May 11, 2018 • 1h 11min
Chapters 18 and 19 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
The conversation kicks off with a humorous reflection on assembling furniture and the often-overlooked Allen wrench. They delve into trademark quirks and personal anecdotes about this handy tool. The speakers touch on an identity crisis faced by a skateboarder and intertwine laughter with heartfelt thoughts. As they explore deeper themes in Gene Wolfe's work, they tackle identity, memory, and transformation through the lens of Severian's complex journey. The enigmatic nature of characters and their intertwining fates leads to intriguing discussions about reality and perception.
May 4, 2018 • 1h 14min
Chapters 16 and 17 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Phil and Metz attempt to defend someone else's Tweet Content - Discussion of Chapters 16 and 17 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Apr 27, 2018 • 55min
Chapters 14 and 15 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Phil talks to Metz about his cats. Content - Discussion of Chapters 14 and 15 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Apr 20, 2018 • 1h 10min
Chapters 12 and 13 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Metz makes Phil describe his humdrum life. Content - Discussion of Chapters 12 and 13 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Apr 13, 2018 • 1h 32min
Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's The Claw of the Conciliator
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his interest in Role Playing Games. Content - Discussion of Chapter 11 of The Claw of the Conciliator, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
