Episodes
Nov. 1, 2024
The Increased Difficulty of Concentration, by Václav Havel
Intro - Phil and Metz taste Coke Oreos and Oreo Coke. Content (5:13) - Discussion of part 2 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - The Spanish Tragedy, by Thomas Kyd Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct. 25, 2024
Part 3 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters
Intro - Metz talks about his daughter's latest obsession. Content (7:55) - Discussion of part 3 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - Othello, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Oct. 18, 2024
Part 2 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters
Intro - We announce our 2025 book club plans for patron read-alongs. Content (5:13) - Discussion of part 2 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - The Puritan, or the Widow of Watling Street, by Anonymous Chec…
Oct. 11, 2024
Part 1 - Jack Vance's The Dragon Masters
Intro - Metz asks Phil about his favorite Dinosaur toylines Content (8:06) - Discussion of part 1 of The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance This Week's Play - The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare. Check out more at alzab…
Oct. 4, 2024
Gene Wolfe's How the Whip Came Back and R. A. Lafferty's Camels and Dromedaries, Clem
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about seeing Elizabethan plays live this summer. Content (14:31) - Discussion of How the Whip Came Back by Gene Wolfe and Camels and Dromedaries, Clem by R. A. Lafferty. This Week's Play - The Jew …
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 …
June 14, 2024
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
Intro - Phil and Metz compare and contrast the anime Protocol Rain with Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted. Content (10:59) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 10 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry VIII by Wi…
June 7, 2024
Chapter 9, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
Intro - Metz and Phil do a progress report on the Shakespeare readalong. Content (10:52) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Richard III, by William Shakespeare Check ou…
May 31, 2024
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
Intro - Metz and Phil examine the thin line between Fantasy and Sci Fi. Content (7:52) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare Check …
May 24, 2024
Chapter 8 and Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
Intro - Phil is excited for Metz to play Mega Man 2. Content (14:25) - Discussion of chapter 8 and part 1 of chapter 9 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare Check out …