The Book Of The Short Sun Episodes
Sept. 27, 2024
General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the challenge of avoiding spoilers while podcasting. Content (9:09) - General discussion of chapter 16 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Measure for Measure, by William Shak…
Sept. 20, 2024
Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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. This Week's Play - The Witch, by Thomas Middleton Check out more at alzabos…
Sept. 13, 2024
Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Pericles, Prince of Tyre Chec…
Sept. 6, 2024
Chapter 14, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 Week's Play - Love's Labour's Lost, by William Shakespeare Check out more at …
Aug. 30, 2024
Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 Week's Play - Antony and Cleopatra, by William Shakespeare Check out more …
Aug. 23, 2024
Chapter 13, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 Week's Play - The Blind Beggar of Alexandria, by George Chapman Check out mor…
Aug. 16, 2024
Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Two Noble Kinsmen by William Shakespeare and J…
Aug. 9, 2024
Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
Intro - After finishing all of Shakespeare's histories in chronological order, Metz and Phil discuss the overaching experience. Content (16:29) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 13 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This We…
Aug. 2, 2024
Chapter 12, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 Week's Play - All's Well that Ends Well by William Shakespeare Check out …
July 26, 2024
Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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. This Week's Play - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Check o…
July 19, 2024
Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Shoemaker's Holiday by Thomas Dekker Chec…
July 12, 2024
Chapter 11, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 chapter 11 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Comedy…
July 5, 2024
Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 Wolfe. This Week's Play - Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare Check out…
June 28, 2024
Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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 Wolfe. This Week's Play - Coriolanus by William Shakespeare Check out mor…
June 21, 2024
Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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. This Week's Play - As You Like It by William Shakespeare Check out more at …