Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast hosted by Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth, covering speculative fiction chapter by chapter. The show has 529 episodes released weekly, with a median length near 66 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-running literary analysis show reaching speculative fiction readers weekly
- 529 episodes released weekly since 2016, with a steady backlist of listeners
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 213 ratings, with 205 five-star reviews
- Listeners engage with full chapter-by-chapter discussion running about an hour
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, chapter-by-chapter analysis, book discussion
- Tone
- analytical, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit (explicit=1), though titles are literary classics and analysis of published fiction.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | alzabosoup.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1150623452 |
| RSS feed | rss.libsyn.com/shows/85177/destinations/408828.x… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 4 - Gene Wolfe's Pirate Freedom | 2026-10-16 | 42 min |
| Chapter 3 - Gene Wolfe's Pirate Freedom | 2026-10-09 | 47 min |
| Chapter 2 - Gene Wolfe's Pirate Freedom | 2026-10-02 | 49 min |
| Chapter 1 - Gene Wolfe's Pirate Freedom | 2026-09-25 | 56 min |
| Preface - Gene Wolfe's Pirate Freedom | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 4 min |
| Annals of Klepsis, by R.A. Lafferty | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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.
About Alzabo Soup
Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast hosted by Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth. Each episode works through speculative fiction chapter by chapter, and the hosts describe the show as a way of becoming their favorite authors by digesting their ideas. The feed lists 529 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 66 minutes, according to the RSS feed and the show's website at alzabosoup.com.
Apple Podcasts shows 213 ratings with an average of 4.9, with 205 of those ratings at five stars. Audience figures are estimates only, since podcasts do not publish download counts. Based on the rating count and the show's age and cadence, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly fiction readers in the United States.
The feed shows no sponsors so far. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would run about $90 to $620 per episode, which suits book publishers, audiobook services and reading-focused subscription brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Alzabo Soup can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Alzabo Soup
How much does Alzabo Soup charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is about $90 to $620 per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price card.
What is Alzabo Soup about?
Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast hosted by Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth. It covers speculative fiction chapter by chapter, and the hosts discuss the themes and implications of each book.
How do I contact Alzabo Soup about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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