Alzabo Soup

Alzabo Soup is the podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We analyze engrossing speculative fiction with a chapter-by-chapter focus on acclaimed author Gene Wolfe. We update weekly on Fridays.

We are currently covering The Book of the Short Sun by Gene Wolfe.

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Sept. 18, 2025

The Night Chough, by Gene Wolfe

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. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out more at alzabo...
Sept. 11, 2025

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

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 Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out...
Sept. 4, 2025

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

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 Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out ...

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Phil

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Phil has been a fan of Gene Wolfe since college and names his RPG characters after Severian at every opportunity. He's the writer of the game 'Normal Club, which can be found on the Apple and Google stores, and he's always drawing something cool! Phil lives in Colorado with his wife, his son, and the newest member of their family, D'artagnan the dog.

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Metz

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When not talking too much about Gene Wolfe books and other speculative fiction, Andrew "Metz" Metzroth works as a performing arts designer and arts administrator based in Colorado. Since 2005, he has worked on or helped bring to life hundreds of theatre, dance, and music projects. Metz lives in Colorado with his wife, his daughter, and his three cats.