Lands of Leviathan Podcast

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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Broc and Peter continue their 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 Spock makes a good communist. Like and follow us! This episode was edited for us by Andrew Pfannkuche! The theme for this episode is Game of Thrones Main Title Theme Ramin Djawadi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special episode, Broc and Peter are joined by their good friend Kyle Tee who mentored these two in how to argue. They discuss the principle of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) through an Analysis of Ozymandias' plan in Watchmen. Enjoy this very special episode and remember to like and subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this long overdue episode Broc and Peter discuss one of the greatest challenges that the world faces today, global economic inequality! While the world is getting richer the wealth is spread out pretty poorly. We discuss this through Bioshock, Elysium and Gattica. Like and follow us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Broc and Peter discuss political ideologies as a set of ideas and how they evolved. This is a bit of a winding episode where we try to simplify what a political ideology is. This will serve as the first of our series on Ideologies and all that those entail. Please like and share! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, Broc and Peter Discuss the recent crazy election of Donald Trump as President-Elect of the Unites States of America. We discuss how middle America has been ignored and how the left has shot themselves in the foot. Share and Subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the latest Captain America film "Civil War" and how the term differs from conflict and revolution in political science. The Greed vs Grievance model is unpacked and applied to the film to examine the causes of the rift between the Avengers. Listen to us argue over whether the Sekovia Accords should have been signed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Broc and Peter discuss the separation of church and State through the lens of the Sixth Season of Game of Thrones. We thought that we would have much more conflict over this but we had quite a bit of agreement. Please like and subscribe. Brought to you by audible. http://www.audibletrial.com/lol See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the the idea of the Clash of Civilisations and the End of History. We jump around through games like Age of Empires and the movie Body of Lies. We had a great discussion with this one and we wonder if maybe there is no Clash of Civilisation but rather then just elites fighting over ideologies. Please listen and follow! Brought to you by Audible See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the the historical Brexit Vote. Through the lenses of Star Wars and Star Trek, we look at the separatists under Count Dooku and The United Federation of Planets. Broc and Peter end up arguing about just how silly this was, why it happened and what may happen next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the international norm: Responsibility to Protect, a fascinating idea in International law. We look at this through the lens of Spider-Man and his motto: with great power come great responsibility. Broc and Peter end up framing human rights in the international order. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the different types of authoritarian regimes we can find in popular culture. Using some political science tools like Oakeshott's regime continuum, the discussion classifies popular culture regimes from Star Wars to Starcraft as well as Priest and the Walking Dead. And Peter rants about Che Guevara... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the theme of Colonialism in James Cameron's blockbuster sci-fi flick: Avatar. The discussion includes some historical contextualising of colonialism before dissecting the dynamics of the Na'vi on Pandora and whether a T-1000 could defeat a Na'vi warrior riding an Ikran with a machine gun. Follow us on the app! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss The Panama Papers - Political and Corporate Corruption through the the lens of the movie Daybreakers. Broc and Peter debate the phenomenon of corruption while trying not to provoke the aggression of Vladimir Putin and Jackie Chan. Follow us on the Acast app! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, our first episode as part of the Agora Network, we discuss Democracy through the ages. From Ancient Greece to future systems of Electronic Direct Democracy. The discussion includes analogies of the 300 film and how Gladiator is a terrible representation of Roman Politics! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss Freedom through the ages. From Ancient Greece to contemporary understandings. The discussion includes the great William Wallace as well as the Matrix paradox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the idea of the post-scarcity economy: one where all material goods are supplied infinitely. We use Star Trek to speculate about the effects this would have on the real-world economy and society. Broc and Peter were fortunate to have the help of economic guru Nishigandha Boppana. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the religious type of Zombies as we promised in our first episode. The discussion includes the religious types of zombies, the theocratic state, and its effectiveness during and after a Zombie Apocalypse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss how Sauron plans to modernise the Orc race of Middle Earth. Was Sauron the Nelson Mandela to the Orcs? Or was he another Hitler? The discussion used a developmental theory including knowledge, politics, and culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss what would happen in the real world if Jedi actually existed. The discussion included the implications for order and justice in the International System, the global reaction to such powerful people, as well as if the mandate of the Council would include defence against the Sith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the origins of political power and authority. The discussion uses Game of Thrones to explain legitimacy in ruling and rebellion as well as who has the best right to the Iron Throne - from the Baratheons to the Targaryens. Expect extensive debate! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we use some conspiracy theories from popular films to introduce the critical thinking tool of Occam's Razor, referred to here as the powerful Occam's Lightsaber! This is then used to filter some of the evidence and illuminate the problems found in the 9/11 conspiracy theory, which implicates the US government as the main perpetrator. We expect a lot of critique! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the Politics of Fear and how it works within and between people and politicians. We discuss the use of fear by people in creating their own perceptions, beliefs and understanding of the political world. The discussion uses Yodean theory as a yardstick as well as some analogous horror movies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss Political Myths and how they are created through popular culture. The discussion includes Power Politics, Power Struggles, and Resource Allocation using the mediums of House of Cards, BattleStar Galactica and Age of Empires. This is one is for the sceptical realists! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the Political Regime types found in the Star Wars movies and classify them according to ideal types. The discussion includes a comparison of the Eurozone and Galactic Republic, as well as who would win in a fight between Angela Merkel and Emperor Palpatine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our first episode, we discuss the Zombie Apocalypse and its effects on real-world politics. From Western state reconstruction to Middle Eastern politics, this episode includes both fiction and academics as well as the best weapon to use against zombies. (Spoiler: It's a Lightsaber!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.