Podcast appearances and mentions of Gene Wolfe

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Latest podcast episodes about Gene Wolfe

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 20, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 55:10


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 19, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 44:59


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 19, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 68:45


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 18 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 49:01


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.

Too Many Thoughts
We Picked Each Other’s Books | FBOM Ep. 61

Too Many Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 75:41


This month, picked books for each other to read! Peter read Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick, a fantasy novel with colonialism and classism themes, praising its characters and magic system but noting some minor issues. Caty discussed Along the Razor's Edge by Rob J. Hayes, a fantasy series about a feisty, flawed protagonist and a unique magic system that focuses on dangerous sources of power. Rachel provided feedback on Unrelenting by Jessi Honard & Marie Parks, an urban fantasy mystery, finding it a fun and engaging read. Dan reviewed The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe, a complex, experimental science fiction novel, highlighting its unique narrative structure and setting. Finally, Nick shared his positive experience with A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, a novella exploring themes of societal harmony, self-discovery, and contentment. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Schaefer: Check out Peter's games here, and see his newest TTRPG, The Well! Caty: Visit Griffin's Roost Books and Treasure to purchase new and used books and more! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @ArgentRabe, @ShoelessPete, @ShimmyBook, @SinisterInfant E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 17, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 45:58


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 17, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 44:42


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.

Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast
Ep. 84: Shrine of Stars by Paul J. McAuley

Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:46


Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus, part three!Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠⁠.Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠⁠.Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠⁠Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast⁠⁠.Trekker? Join us on ⁠⁠Lower Decks: A Star Trek Podcast⁠⁠.Want to know more about the Middle Ages? Subscribe to ⁠⁠Agnus: The Late Antique, Medieval, and Byzantine Podcast⁠⁠.

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Alzabo Soup
Chapter 16 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 56:51


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 15 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 50:27


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.

The Unreliable Narrators
The Boy Who Hooked the Sun by Gene Wolfe

The Unreliable Narrators

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 65:07


In which the Unreliable Narrators discuss Gene Wolfe's The Boy Who Hooked the Sun: originally published as a chapbook and then collected in Starwater Strains and The Best of Gene Wolfe.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 14, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 60:41


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.

Getting Lit
PREVIEW: There Are Two Gene Wolfes Inside You (Omnibus Edition)

Getting Lit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 134:42


Send us a textFor full episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/c/GettingLitThis week, we have compiled all four episodes of our Book of the New Sun series we did in 2023 into one massive 8.5 hour journey. Join Sini, J David Osborne and Kelby Losack as they unpack Gene Wolfe's masterwork of science fiction.Support the show

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 14, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 40:29


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.

Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast
Ep. 83: Ancient of Days by Paul J. McAuley

Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 32:45


Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus, part two!Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠⁠.Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠⁠.Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠⁠Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast⁠⁠.Trekker? Join us on ⁠⁠Lower Decks: A Star Trek Podcast⁠⁠.Want to know more about the Middle Ages? Subscribe to ⁠⁠Agnus: The Late Antique, Medieval, and Byzantine Podcast⁠⁠.

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The Unreliable Narrators
C-Side: The Worst Werewolf Story

The Unreliable Narrators

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 38:51


In which the Unreliable Narrators discuss two stories that Gene Wolfe declared the "Worst Werewolf Story" and "The Worst Miracle Story". 

The KMO Show
030 - Synthesized Sunsets

The KMO Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 92:36 Transcription Available


In this episode, host KMO speaks with Kevin, co-host of the podcast and Substack publication "Synthesize Sunsets," which explores speculative fiction and the evolution of popular culture in the age of AI and algorithms.Key Discussion Points:17776 by John Boyce: Kevin discusses this multimedia science fiction narrative and how it represents a missed opportunity for innovation in digital storytelling formats.Decades losing their distinctiveness: The conversation explores how time periods had unique visual and cultural identities in the 20th century, while the 21st century has seen a flattening of aesthetic differences between decades.Publishing industry consolidation: They discuss how the consolidation of publishing houses has led to less diversity in science fiction and contributed to the growth of romance-focused fantasy at the expense of traditional science fiction.Science fiction authors and works: The pair share their perspectives on influential authors including Gene Wolfe's "Book of the New Sun," Ursula K. Le Guin, N.K. Jemisin's "Broken Earth" trilogy, Ted Chiang, Iain M. Banks, and Cixin Liu.Christianity and literature: How religious literacy impacts readers' ability to engage with certain works, particularly Gene Wolfe's writing which contains subtle Christian themes.Political perspectives in fiction: The challenges of creating politically engaged fiction that doesn't feel didactic, using examples like Banks' "Culture" series and contemporary works.Media and intellectual diversity: Kevin expresses hope for greater intellectual diversity in media and publishing, noting that Chinese sci-fi author Cixin Liu represents a genuinely different cultural perspective.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 13, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 47:25


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 13, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 41:47


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.

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
588. The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Book Club (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer)

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 87:33


James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe's classic novel The Urth of the New Sun, a sequel to The Book of the New Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Unreliable Narrators
Date Due - Gene Wolfe's Hidden Story

The Unreliable Narrators

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 46:41


In which the Unreliable Narrators discuss "Date Due" a hidden short story contained in the Introduction to Gene Wolfe's Book of Days and in the compilation Castle of Days.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 12 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 46:21


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 11 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 44:19


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.

Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast
Ep. 82: Child of the River by Paul J. McAuley

Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 38:03


Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus.Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠⁠.Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠⁠.Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠⁠Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast⁠⁠.Trekker? Join us on ⁠⁠Lower Decks: A Star Trek Podcast⁠⁠.Want to know more about the Middle Ages? Subscribe to ⁠⁠Agnus: The Late Antique, Medieval, and Byzantine Podcast⁠⁠.

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A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
You Never Master Art—You Master the Process of Discovery (Insight From Gene Wolfe)

A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 5:49


Gene Wolfe once said, “You never learn how to write a novel. You just learn how to write the novel that you're writing.” And the more I create, the more I realize how true this is—not just for writing, but for filmmaking, painting, music, and every other art form.Each project is its own unique puzzle, demanding fresh solutions. You never fully “arrive” as an artist; instead, you become an expert at navigating the unknown over and over again.In this episode, I dive into why embracing the uncertainty of creation is key to artistic growth—and why the most successful artists aren't the ones who “have it all figured out,” but the ones who thrive in the process of discovery.

Writers, Ink
Trigger Warnings, D&D, and Award Winning Author Adrian Tchaikovsky

Writers, Ink

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 65:17


Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Kindle, Yorkies, and James Bond. Then, stick around for a chat with Adrian Tchaikovsky!AdrianTchaikovsky was born in Lincolnshire and studied zoology and psychology at Reading before becoming a professional author in 2007. He is a keen role-player and board gamer and is trained in stage-fighting. His literary influences include Gene Wolfe, Mervyn Peake, China Miéville, Steven Erikson, Naomi Novak, Scott Lynch and Alan Campbell.Adrian primarily explores deep themes, such as artificial intelligence and alien awareness within epic galactic and fantastical settings.He has a deep interest in the animal world specifically insects from his studies in Zoology and has a particular penchant for spiders.

The Unreliable Narrators
The Hero as Werwolf 2 of 2

The Unreliable Narrators

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 53:47


In which the Unreliable Narrators continue discussing Gene Wolfe's short story "The Hero as Werwolf.

Podcast – The Overnightscape
The Overnightscape 2198 – ALSO Magazine (2/21/25)

Podcast – The Overnightscape

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 178:36


2:58:36 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Bus to up north, cat wheel update, throwing out trash cans, the end of garbage and money, Dungeon Crawler Carl, nature of creativity, The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe (1987), PEPs / Mandela Effect, Adam Curtis documentaries, ALSO Magazine, Halfevil Graphics, Search […]

The Overnightscape Underground
The Overnightscape 2198 – ALSO Magazine (2/21/25)

The Overnightscape Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 178:36


2:58:36 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Bus to up north, cat wheel update, throwing out trash cans, the end of garbage and money, Dungeon Crawler Carl, nature of creativity, The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe (1987), PEPs / Mandela Effect, Adam Curtis documentaries, ALSO Magazine, Halfevil Graphics, Search […]

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 10, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 58:06


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 10, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 53:25


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.

The Unreliable Narrators
The Hero as Werwolf 1 of 2

The Unreliable Narrators

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 50:30


In which the Unreliable Narrators discuss Gene Wolfe's The Hero as Werwolf.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 9, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 63:36


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 9, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 57:27


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 8 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 62:37


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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 7 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 47:50


Intro - Phil asks Metz to describe a perfect board game. Content (8:23) - Discussion of Chapter 7 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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 6 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 49:25


Intro - Phil and Metz discuss Hundreds of Beavers. Content (8:53) - Discussion of Chapter 6 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.

The Coode Street Podcast
Episode 669: On the importance of books and the beginning of a new year

The Coode Street Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 57:22


For our first episode of 2025, we touch upon novels we've been reading for the new year, including Charles Stross's 13th Laundry novel/collection A Conventional Boy and Ray Nayler's Where the Axe is Buried, as well as the frustrations of reading books on deadlines—as opposed to wallowing in them at leisure, and some non-SF writers we like. Gary then mentions how hard it is to gain perspective on novels of the past year, and suggests looking instead at important books of the entire past quarter-century from the perspective of 2025.  We only got partway through his list, which included novels by Alastair Reynolds, Kim Stanley Robinson, Octavia Butler, M. John Harrison, Margaret Atwood, Susanna Clarke, Gene Wolfe, Cixin Liu, and Robert Charles Wilson; collections by Kelly Link, Margo Lanagan, and Jeff Ford; anthologies by Sheree R. Thomas and Gardner Dozois—the last of which leads to a discussion of the durability of space opera as a defining SF theme. Plenty of stuff to argue with this week!

The Coode Street Podcast
Episode 669: On the importance of books and the beginning of a new year

The Coode Street Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 56:30


For our first episode of 2025, we touch upon novels we've been reading for the new year, including Charles Stross's 13th Laundry novel/collection A Conventional Boy and Ray Nayler's Where the Axe is Buried, as well as the frustrations of reading books on deadlines—as opposed to wallowing in them at leisure, and some non-SF writers we like. Gary then mentions how hard it is to gain perspective on novels of the past year, and suggests looking instead at important books of the entire past quarter-century from the perspective of 2025.  We only got partway through his list, which included novels by Alastair Reynolds, Kim Stanley Robinson, Octavia Butler, M. John Harrison, Margaret Atwood, Susanna Clarke, Gene Wolfe, Cixin Liu, and Robert Charles Wilson; collections by Kelly Link, Margo Lanagan, and Jeff Ford; anthologies by Sheree R. Thomas and Gardner Dozois—the last of which leads to a discussion of the durability of space opera as a defining SF theme. Plenty of stuff to argue with this week!

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 5, Part 3 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 58:56


Intro - Metz asks Phil how Sonic got a 3-movie franchise. Content (8:33) - Discussion of Part 3 of Chapter 5 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.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 5, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 45:11


Intro - Phil informs Metz about new developments surrounding the game Palworld. Content (8:42) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 5 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Alchemist, by Ben Jonson  Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

The Two Vague Podcast
Episode 124 - Circuitous

The Two Vague Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 65:56


Erik from Imaginary Game Studios joins Ben in HIS virtual studio this week to chat about all manner of things—his experiences as a sports writer, his love of literature, his creative process, and of course his philosophy of game design.  After discussing what's "under construction" in the world of Rogue Climber, what games they have been playing, and their odd experiences in Chicago (which in itself is a thematically appropriate path), they dive in to the topic at hand… the word circuitous!  They follow the conversation through the unique topography of books, movies, games, and cultural references to its destination where Ben asks Erik to share his advice on creating, developing, and prototyping a video game concept. *** 00:00:21 - Many spreadsheets, Ed's Excel love, freaks at the coffee shop, and a Magic 8-Ball  00:03:39 - Pro bono, what Christian and Erik learned at PAX, and the Roblox generation 00:05:50 - Rogue Climber ancillary stuff, the correct direction, about seven, and what is janky? 00:08:32 - Eighty or weighty, the Tron level, a cardboard cutout, and Millennial gamers are soft 00:10:57 - Erik platinums Black Myth: Wukong, the Cyberpunk 2077 caveat, and a good segue  00:14:00 - Writing the sports news, Ben's question about quality, and SlavicPunk: Oldtimer 00:16:33 - A film noir soundtrack, amazingly crafted world, and the banal hacking mini game  00:18:45 - Dragonage and Blueski, pocket experiences, broken English, and an annoying boss  00:22:55 - Small font, Red Square Games' next title, bad translations, and finding drug crumbs 00:26:45 - Erik's Chicago story, a dead pigeon, absorbance, and the emcee of the spelling bee 00:33:10 - The nature of the creative process, in inches or graphs, and the perils of efficiency    00:35:48 - Two types of fiction, Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian, and Gene Wolfe books 00:40:22 - John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, “The Hobbit” LP, and a well kept secret about babies 00:43:25 - Rock & Rule, Ralph Bakshi's Wizards, the Washington Bullets, Joust, and Zardoz 00:46:16 - A talking point itinerary for next time, and Ben's favorite commercial fiction authors  00:48:15 - American Psycho, three if you're keeping score, Bono as Satan, and the message 00:50:59 - Swimming up the waterfall, getting it all out of your head, and evaluation at the end 00:53:10 - Being creative for yourself, figuring out where to start, and creating the prototype 00:58:59 - Catch the vibe, the next word, gorilla arms, crushing heads, and strategic saving 01:01:30 - Agreement about NieR: Automata, three times, no connection, and the same river 01:03:06 - Erik's words of wisdom, something unique, planning, and make no assumptions  *** Follow Two Vague on… Our website: https://www.twovaguepodcast.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast On Substack: https://substack.com/@twovaguepodcast On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twovaguepodcast.com For show appearance and other inquiries, contact us at: twovaguepodcast@gmail.com -AND-  …for all of your PRI and 2VP merch check out the Partly Robot Industries store at TEEPUBLIC! https://www.teepublic.com/user/partly-robot-industries References, Links, and Tags Check out SlavicPunk: Oldtimer on Steam… https://store.steampowered.com/app/1820140/SlavicPunk_Oldtimer/ Follow all of the shenanigans going on at Imaginary Game Studios… On their website: https://www.imaginarygamestudios.com/ On their Discord: https://discord.gg/YyDD7ECtdJ On their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@caxtnova Imaginary Game Studios GAMES on Steam:
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Alzabo Soup
Chapter 5, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 73:35


Intro - Phil makes Metz try some Japanese candy. Content (11:26) - Discussion of Part 1 Chapter 5 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Tempest, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 73:04


Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the complexities of novelty popcorn buckets. Content (5:49) - Discussion of Chapter 4 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Witch of Edmonton, by John Ford, Thomas Dekker, and William Rowley Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 3 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 52:33


Intro - We announce our 2025 read-along list of 12 titles picked by our patrons. Content (9:35) - Discussion of Chapter 3 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Hamlet, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
582. The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe Book Club (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer)

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 92:12


James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe's classic novel The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 59:20


Intro - Metz and his family return to a bankrupt Red Lobster. Content (9:02) - Discussion of Chapter 2 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Winter's Tale, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 1, Part 2- Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 46:20


Intro - Phil and Metz are disturbed that they can summon the spirit of Samuel Adams. Content (5:50) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 1 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Alzabo Soup
Chapter 1, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 71:19


Intro - Phil explains why he's trying to read 100 books this year Content (8:03) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 1 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Duchess of Malfi, by John Webster. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

Alzabo Soup
Introduction, Character List, and Letter - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles

Alzabo Soup

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 53:00


Intro - Phil talks about the UFO 50 series of games. Content (11:14) - Discussion of the Character list and Letter in In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.