Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 at alzabosoup.com.
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Chapter 13, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 more at alzabosoup.com.
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Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 John Fletcher. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 Week's Play - Arden of Faversham by Anonymous Check out more at alzabosoup.com.…
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Chapter 12, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 more at alzabosoup.com.
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Chapter 12, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Chapter 12, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Chapter 11, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 of Errors by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Chapter 11, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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 more at alzabosoup.com.
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Chapter 11, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's On Blue's Waters
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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