Best Philip Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 50:23

3h ago50:23

50:23

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 more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:15:42

7d ago1:15:42

1:15:42

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 alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:13:44

14d ago1:13:44

1:13:44

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 William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 9, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:08:11

24d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

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 out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 54:32

1M ago54:32

54:32

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 out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 8 and Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:03:38

1M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

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 more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 7, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 53:45

2M ago53:45

53:45

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss Irish Wish and Unfrosted. Content (11:38) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 7 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry VI, Part 1 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 7, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Intro - Phil and Metz watch an animated classical music concert. Content (11:!4) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 7 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 6, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 51:02

2M ago51:02

51:02

Intro - Metz and Phil attend a classical violin concert. Content (9:33) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 6 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry V by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 6, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Intro - For their 400th episode, Phil and Metz discuss the show Scooby Doo and Guess Who? Content (7:45) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 6 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 42:17

2M ago42:17

42:17

Intro - Metz describes his experience watching Finding Nemo, Jr. Content (6:51) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 5 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 50:05

3M ago50:05

50:05

Intro - Phil asks Metz about his experience playing Pentiment. Content (8:40) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 5 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Richard II by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 4, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Phil's opinion of Dune. Content (6:45) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 4 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - King John by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 4, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 51:15

3M ago51:15

51:15

Intro - Metz and Phil use their pure imaginations to discuss a Willy Wonka AI Experience. Content (8:33) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 4 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Edward III by William Shakespeare and Anonymous Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 3, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:04:52

3M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Intro - Metz and Phil are horrified by Puffy Bear. Content (6:48) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 3 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Edward II by Christopher Marlowe Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 3, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 49:38

4M ago49:38

49:38

Intro - Phil explains Pal World to Metz. Content (9:08) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 3 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Timon of Athens Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 2, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 44:31

4M ago44:31

44:31

Intro - Metz and Phil discover the wonder of Coke powered by AI. Content (6:15) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 2 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Julius Caesar Check out more at alzabosoup.com.https://www.alzabosoup.com/

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Chapter 2, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the game Sethian, where you have to learn a pictographic language. Content (8:02) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 2 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Volpone by Ben Johnson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 1, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 59:40

4M ago59:40

59:40

Intro - Phil and Metz share the highlights of their Christmas gifts in 2023. Content (10:59) - Discussion of part 3 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - King Lear Check out more at alzabosoup.com.https://www.alzabosoup.com/

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Chapter 1, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:00:26

5M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Intro - Phil is super-excited about Steamboat Willie entering the public domain. Content (4:57) - Discussion of part 2 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Trolus and Cressida Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:00:40

5M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Carol and the End of the World Content (9:32) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 1 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - 'Tis Pity She's a Whore Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters 1:01:11

5M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss The Boy and the Heron Content (16:12) - An introduction to On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe, and discussion of the character list. This Week's Play - Romeo and Juliet Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Jack London's The Red One 1:13:45

5M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

Intro - Metz and Phil discuss how they track their reading. Content (13:36) - Discussion of The Red One by Jack London This Week's Play - Cymbeline Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Jack Vance's Big Planet 1:09:35

5M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Intro - Metz asks Phil about Panera's Charged Lemonade Content (6:00) - Discussion of Big Planet by Jack Vance This Week's Play - Doctor Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Adrian Tchaikovsky's Elder Race 59:16

6M ago59:16

59:16

Intro - Phil talks about what it's like to choose a high school for his son. Content (8:27) - Discussion of Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky This Week's Play - Macbeth Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Gene Wolfe's Trip, Trap 1:06:58

6M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Intro - Metz and Phil eat at The Juicy Seafood Content (6:30) - Discussion of Trip, Trap by Gene Wolfe This Week's Play - The Two Gentlemen of Verona Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 1:01:01

6M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Intro - Phil explains Super Mario Wonder to Metz Content (8:47) - Discussion of An Evil Guest by Gene Wolfe This Week's Play - The Taming of the Shrew Check out more at alzabosoup.com.By Alzabo Soup

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Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 1:02:19

6M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Intro - Metz gives Phil Goosebumps - The Musical! Content (14:14) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 24 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 59:37

7M ago59:37

59:37

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about getting to read and handle some old books. Content (12:51) - Discussion of Chapter 24 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 23 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 37:12

7M ago37:12

37:12

Intro - Metz congratulates Phil on his crystal anniversary. Content (5:20) - Discussion of Chapter 23 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 22 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 43:37

7M ago43:37

43:37

Intro - Phil offers Metz some plum candy. Content (5:35) - Discussion of Chapter 22 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 53:07

7M ago53:07

53:07

Intro - Phil forces Metz to do a Jigsaw puzzle. Content (9:23) - Discussion of Chapter 21 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 20 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 43:31

8M ago43:31

43:31

Intro - Metz and Phil announce their Shakespeare readalong project for 2024. Content (4:11) - Discussion of Chapter 20 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 19 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 45:37

8M ago45:37

45:37

Intro - Phil mourns the death of his travel mug. Content (5:31) - Discussion of Chapter 19 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 44:15

8M ago44:15

44:15

Intro - Metz and Phil explore the world of Bakeneering. Content (9:17) - Discussion of Chapter 18 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 17, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 45:05

8M ago45:05

45:05

Intro - Phil talks about playing Sea of Stars. Content (9:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 17 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 17, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 55:31

9M ago55:31

55:31

Intro - We announce the titles we'll be covering after we finish An Evil Guest. Content (6:07) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 17 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 49:21

9M ago49:21

49:21

Intro - Metz asks Phil about his latest reading project - Westerns. Content (11:41) - Discussion of Chapter 16 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 48:58

9M ago48:58

48:58

Intro - Phil and Metz talk about their summer vacations. Content (10:08) - Discussion of Chapter 15 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 14 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 40:59

9M ago40:59

40:59

Intro - Phil wants to talk about intertextuality. Content (9:34) - Discussion of Chapter 14 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 13 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 52:45

9M ago52:45

52:45

Intro - Metz and Phil talk about Barbie Content (12:12) - Discussion of Chapter 13 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 53:09

10M ago53:09

53:09

Intro - Phil explains his experience of learning French throuhg Jack Vance. Content (12:10) - Discussion of Chapter 12 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 1:05:06

10M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the state of video game preservation. Content (14:30) - Discussion of Chapter 11 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 10 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 43:55

10M ago43:55

43:55

Intro - Phil and Metz probe the depths of Gertrude's Secrets. Content (10:05) - Discussion of Chapter 10 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 9 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 51:07

10M ago51:07

51:07

Intro - Phil tells Metz about the value of fables. Content (12:08) - Discussion of Chapter 9 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 8 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 51:08

11M ago51:08

51:08

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Fall Out Boy's cover of "We Didn't Start the Fire" Content (13:09) - Discussion of Chapter 8 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 7 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 38:28

11M ago38:28

38:28

Intro - Metz tries to convince Phil to enjoy Jury Duty. Content (6:13) - Discussion of Chapter 7 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 6 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 36:37

11M ago36:37

36:37

Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Content (7:12) - Discussion of Chapter 6 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 5 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 55:32

11M ago55:32

55:32

Intro - Phil admits that Brandon Sanderson is an amazing author. Content (13:29) - Discussion of Chapter 5 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's An Evil Guest 45:27

12M ago45:27

45:27

Intro - A Tribute to the weirdness of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villains Bebop and Rocksteady. Content (9:31) - Discussion of Chapter 4 of An Evil Guest, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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