Best Genewolfe Podcasts (2026)

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Chapter 7 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 58:32

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We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at https://forms.gle/yeHQLgKsCF9ENrzy7 Intro - Phil shares about his favorite birthday present and makes Metz talk about Chiptunes. Content (8:27) - Discussion of Chapter 7 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. Current Read-Along - Too Like the Lightning, by Ada Palmer Check o…

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Chapter 6 Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 54:47

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We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at https://forms.gle/yeHQLgKsCF9ENrzy7 Intro - Phil tells Metz about The Search for Kylo Ren Content (5:27) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.…

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Chapter 6 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 48:36

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We're conducting a listener feedback survey! Let us know what you think at https://forms.gle/yeHQLgKsCF9ENrzy7 Intro - Phil and Metz go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Content (6:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabos…

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Chapter 6 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 52:43

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Intro - We announce the Alzabo Soup 10th anniversary party at MileHi Con 58. Content (3:12) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 6 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 5 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 43:47

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Intro - Phil complains about Magic: the Gathering selling out. Content (8:58) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Dragon Waiting, by John M. Ford Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 5 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 45:43

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss a helpful mouse pad Content (4:29) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 5 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 4 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 49:11

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about Hades II Content (6:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 4 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 4 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 50:09

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Intro - Metz and Phil announce their 2026 Patreon read-along plans Content (7:21) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 4 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 3 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 55:37

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Intro - Phil and Metz talk about Silksong. Content (11:17) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 3 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 3 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 49:04

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Intro - Phil and Metz reflect on the appearance of Mr. Beast in Tron 3. Content (3:36) - Discussion of the Part 1 of Chapter 3 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 2 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 1:02:53

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Intro - Metz and Phil stan for Kpop Demon Hunters. Content (8:43) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 2 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 2 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 53:49

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Intro - Metz and Phil consider the practical and semiotic implications of the Cracker Barrel logo change. Content (8:51) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 1 Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 50:45

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Intro - Phil reveals the hot new Spirit Halloween game to Metz. Content (6:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 1 Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 1:15:36

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Intro - Metz tells Phil about an unusual arrest. Content (6:07) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Bloody Chamber, by Angela Carter Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Introduction and Character List - Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl 54:30

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Intro - Phil celebrates his completion of Moby Dick. Content (8:54) - Discussion of the character list and context of Return to the Whorl, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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The Night Chough, by Gene Wolfe 1:03:09

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Ice Cube's interpretation of The War of the Worlds. Content (11:44) - Discussion of The Night Chough, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest 1:05:32

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the surprisingly human need to have a computer friend. Content (6:45) - General Discussion of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapters 17 - 22 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest 1:06:24

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the results of a recent personality quiz. Content (5:53) - Discussion of Chapters 17 - 22 of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapters 12 - 16 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest 1:02:52

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the museums they saw while on vacation. Content (12:11) - Discussion of Chapters 12 - 16 of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapters 6 - 11 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest 1:17:07

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the most harrowing moment they expereienced in Blue Prince. Content (13:14) - Discussion of Chapters 6 - 11 of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Prologue - Chapter 5 - Gene Wolfe's The Devil in a Forest 1:22:32

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Intro - Metz and Phil celebrate 9 years of podcasting Content (9:40) - Discussion of the Prologue through Chapter 5 of The Devil in a Forest, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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General Discussion - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 1:21:56

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Intro - Phil introduces Metz to the world of reading accessories. Content (10:44) - General Discussion of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 1:06:02

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Intro - Metz and Phil explore the implications of the biannual Garfield Gathering. Content (5:41) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 24, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 46:20

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Intro - Phil and Metz finally get to talking about Blue Prince. Content (11:36) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 24 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 24, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 54:09

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss what it's like to re-record an entire episode of the podcast. Content (7:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 24 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 23, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 1:04:23

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Intro - Metz and Phil examine the job aspirations of Gen Alpha. Content (8:18) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 23 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 23, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 1:04:45

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about the experience of shopping for bookends. Content (7:08) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 23 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 22, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 49:32

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Intro - Metz asks Phil to tell him about Expedition 33. Content (7:51) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 22 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 22, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 42:39

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Intro - Phil updates Metz on new Palworld developments Content (6:59) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 22 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 52:07

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about some prominent Star Wars litigation. Content (6:58) - Discussion of Chapter 21 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 20, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 50:13

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the productivity game Ithya Magic Studies Content (11:19) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 20 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 20, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 55:10

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Intro - Phil introduces Metz to the world of LitRPGs Content (10:04) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 20 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Neuromancer, by William Gibson Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 19, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 44:59

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Intro - Phil and Metz talk about The Day the Earth Blew Up Content (8:18) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 19 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Suldrun's Garden, by Jack Vance. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 19, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 1:08:45

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Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the virtues of soup and salad. Content (9:32) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 19 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Suldrun's Garden, by Jack Vance. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 49:01

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Intro - Phil and Metz announce the stories we'll be reading between In Green's Jungles and Return to the Whorl. Content (5:49) - Discussion of Chapter 18 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Suldrun's Garden, by Jack Vance. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 17, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 45:58

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Intro - Phil and Metz introduce the read-along of the month, Suldrun's Garden Content (12:02) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 17 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Suldrun's Garden, by Jack Vance. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 17, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 44:42

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Intro - Metz describes his experience with Madagascar Jr. to Phil. Content (10:14) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 17 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Stations of the Tide, by Michael Swanwick. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 56:51

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Intro - Phil asks Metz how he liked the Stardust Crusaders arc of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Content (12:12) - Discussion of Chapter 16 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Stations of the Tide, by Michael Swanwick. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 50:27

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Intro - Metz and Phil talk about solo journaling games. Content (9:24) - Discussion of Chapter 15 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Stations of the Tide, by Michael Swanwick. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 14, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 1:00:41

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Intro - Phil asks Metz how he liked the Stardust Crusaders arc of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Content (10:15) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 14 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Stations of the Tide, by Michael Swanwick. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 40:29

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Intro - Metz and Phil listen to MD Foodie Boyz Content (7:56) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 14 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 47:25

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss "A Solitare Mystery." Content (11:29) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 41:47

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Intro - Phil and Metz discuss "A Solitare Mystery." Content (7:00) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 13 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 46:21

10M ago46:21

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Intro - Metz talks about his daughter's obsession with Murder, She Wrote. Content (9:01) - Discussion of Chapter 12 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Sirius, by Olaf Stapledon Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 44:19

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about his experience reading Dickens, and the idea of a serial read. Content (9:20) - Discussion of Chapter 11 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 58:06

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about an amazing spice-dispensing invention. Content (8:40) - Discussion of Part 2 Chapter 10 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 53:25

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Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the practice of buying toys as an adult. Content (8:48) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 10 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 1:03:36

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Intro - Metz and Phil marvel at Progresso Soup Drops. Content (8:53) - Discussion of Part 2 Chapter 9 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 57:27

11M ago57:27

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Intro - Phil and Metz remember David Lynch Content (11:00) - Discussion of Part 1 Chapter 9 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

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Chapter 8 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles 1:02:37

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Intro - Phil tells Metz about some of the top toys of 2024. Content (5:05) - Discussion of Chapter 8 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.