Episodes

March 19, 2021

Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the mechanics of the universe in Disney's Soul. Content (13:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 10 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
March 12, 2021

Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Metz asks Phil about the time between Christmas and New Years. Content (7:32) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
March 5, 2021

Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Metz gets to talk about a video game Phil has never played Content (11:22) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 9 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Feb. 26, 2021

Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil attempts to sell Metz on the advantages of a big blanket. Content (8:17) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 9 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Feb. 19, 2021

Chapter 8, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil is excited about the new Smash Bros. Character Content (5:02) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 8 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Feb. 12, 2021

Chapter 8, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Metz talks about reading The Hobbit aloud to his daughter Content (7:48) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 8 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Feb. 5, 2021

Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Metz and Phil share how they organize their planners. Content (10:06) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Jan. 29, 2021

Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil tells Metz about his new puppy. Content (7:05) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Jan. 22, 2021

Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil reminisces about Final Fantasy 7 now that he can play it again. Content (12:56) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Jan. 15, 2021

Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil talks about Neil Cicirega and his musical talents. Content (7:56) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Jan. 8, 2021

Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil tries to explain Blaseball to Metz. Content (9:24) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Jan. 1, 2021

Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about whether or not office supplies deserve their own spotlight. Content (7:51) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Dec. 25, 2020

Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil fills us in on his home improvement activities Content (9:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Dec. 18, 2020

Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Metz and Phil argue the merits of Chili's over IHOP. Content (6:39) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Dec. 11, 2020

Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil tries to explain Gaslands to Metz. Content (6:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Dec. 4, 2020

Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil tells Metz about his favorite novelty shoes. Content (7:26) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Nov. 27, 2020

Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil asks Metz why he hates the sound of his own voice. Content (9:00) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Nov. 20, 2020

Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Metz and Phil opine about the legacy of Hannah Montana. Content (5:44) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Nov. 13, 2020

Chapter 1, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Metz congratulates Phil on his imminent return to the office. Content (10:21) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Nov. 6, 2020

Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil throws a 35th birthday party for Mario. Content (8:05) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Oct. 30, 2020

Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Nightside the Long Sun

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the 2017 reboot of Ducktales. Content (10:42) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Nightside the Long Sun, by Gene Wolfe.
Oct. 23, 2020

Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about their favorite island vacations. Content (8:28) - Discussion of Galapagos, by Kurt Vonnegut.
Oct. 16, 2020

Tracking Song, Part 4

Intro - Phil and Metz remember the simple joys of ice cream. Content (5:58) - Part 3 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe.
Oct. 9, 2020

Tracking Song, Part 3

Intro - Metz shows Phil a surprising product delivery method. Content (3:48) - Part 3 of Tracking Song, by Gene Wolfe.