Awesome for fans of speculative fiction
This podcast does really great readhthroughs of speculative fiction books. I've mostly only listened to their Gene Wolfe read-throughs, but they are excellent. They are currently going through all of Book of the New Sun, which is a serious undertaking. They do a really good job of getting deep into certain parts of the story without going TOO deep. A lot of literary analysis can often get completely lost in speculation and straining to find imagery or metaphor, etc. Alzabo Soup strikes a really good medium that is enjoyable to listen to while keeping a good pace rather than losing itself in overanalysis.Read full review »
Systran via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/08/17
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I recommend this to any Wolfe fan or just sci fi fan in general. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed re-reading the stories and books with podcast’s commentary at my side. Also, the two guys end up adding a point of view that is relatable and fun. Something a deep dive on any Wolfe book certainly can gain...Read full review »
Red Alzabo via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/19
It's like having a small book club . . . where the other two people did much more research on the book than you did . . . and you can take it with you and even participate sneakily in public . . . and when you occasionally yell at their interpretation, they do not yell back. Phil and Metz...Read full review »
aure entuluva via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/10/20
Great, well-researched podcast, brings up a good range of ideas without ever straying into wild speculation (and one easily could). Accessible to less-literary people, and Phil and Metz are very welcoming and open to talking to their audience. I strongly recommend this podcast.
Sam___________________________ via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/27/17
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