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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Join us as we journey through Gene Wolfe's complex literary fiction. Here are some of our most popular episodes.
For a complete list of works we've covered, check out "Coverage by Title" above.
Recent Episodes
Jan. 1, 2026
Chapter 7 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at Intro - Phil shares about his favorite birthday present and makes Metz talk about Chiptunes. Content (8:27) - Discussion of Chapter 7 of Return to the...
Dec. 25, 2025
Chapter 6 Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at Intro - Phil tells Metz about The Search for Kylo Ren Content (5:27) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This M...
Dec. 18, 2025
Chapter 6 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl
We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at Intro - Phil and Metz go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Content (6:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe...
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About the Hosts
Phil
Host
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.
Metz
Host
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.