28 episodes

Our podcasts analyse concepts and theories from Political Science and International Relations using themes, trends and trivia in popular culture. Listen to two nerds discuss state reformation during a zombie apocalypse or how the Jedi Council would function in our international system. We aim to inform and entertain but welcome criticism, feedback and suggestions. Long live the Leviathan!
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Lands of Leviathan Podcast Broc Rademan and Peter Sleeman

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    • 4.4 • 10 Ratings

Our podcasts analyse concepts and theories from Political Science and International Relations using themes, trends and trivia in popular culture. Listen to two nerds discuss state reformation during a zombie apocalypse or how the Jedi Council would function in our international system. We aim to inform and entertain but welcome criticism, feedback and suggestions. Long live the Leviathan!
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    Episode 28 - Trump's Iron Throne vs Kim Jong Un's Ice Dragon

    Episode 28 - Trump's Iron Throne vs Kim Jong Un's Ice Dragon

    In this episode, we discuss the relationship between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un with reference to season 7 of Game of Thrones. In addition to comparing some states to the houses of Westeros, we discuss what it means to acquire weapons of mass destruction and why it is not necessarily the end of the world. As always, like and subscribe!
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    • 56 min
    Episode 27: Socialism, Communism and the Needs of the Many

    Episode 27: Socialism, Communism and the Needs of the Many

    In this episode, we continue our discussion on political ideologies by discussing Communism and Socialism. We have a lively debate regarding what Marx would think about the current state of Marxism and have fun looking at Animal Farm and whether Dr Spock makes a good communist.
    This episode was edited by Andrew Pfannkuche.
    The theme for this episode is the Game of Thrones Main Title Theme by Ramin Djawadi.

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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 26 - The MAD Cold War of Ozymandias

    Episode 26 - The MAD Cold War of Ozymandias

    In this very special episode, we are joined by their good friend and debating competitor, Kyle Tee. They discuss the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) by analysing the craftily malignant plan of the villainous mastermind in Watchmen: Ozymandias. 
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 25 - Why Inequality is Our Biggest Problem

    Episode 25 - Why Inequality is Our Biggest Problem

    In this long-overdue episode, we discuss one of the greatest challenges that the world faces today: global economic inequality. While the world is getting richer; wealth is spread out so poorly that we decided to discuss unjust systems with the aid of Bioshock, Elysium and Gattica.
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 24 - Applying Ideologies to Affected Areas

    Episode 24 - Applying Ideologies to Affected Areas

    Happy New Years everyone! This episode was recorded before the end of 2016 but It is the first launch in 2017. In this episode, we discuss how the political ideologies of Conservatism and Liberalism are applied to a few issues in today's political climate. Included in the discussion are issues of climate change and immigration found in the films 'The Day after Tomorrow' and 'District 9'. Please give whatever you can to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3727955
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    • 1 hr
    Episode 23 - Conservative zombies vs Liberal vampires

    Episode 23 - Conservative zombies vs Liberal vampires

    In this episode, we discuss the basic assumptions and history of the two primary ideologies in the world today: conservatism and liberalism. The discussion includes how the good guys in Lord of the Rings are conservative, while those in the Matrix are liberals. We await your comments and feedback...
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    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Xsees ,

Informative and a lot of fun

If you're into IR or current affairs, but need a fresh way to look at it, this show's for you

ExaRox ,

Another Great Podcast Found Via Agora!

I really enjoy Lands of Leviathan. It's political science with the Magic School Bus!

NomdeGuerra ,

Thought Provoking and Funny

It is amazing how the hosts can take topics that are quite heavy and make them understandable and entertaining. It is not often one gets to crack up talking about politcal theory.

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