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The World As We Know It is a history and geography podcast where two hosts take you on an audio tour of each of world's 197 sovereign states. Each episode focuses on a single country: their history, culture, politics, and more. We end each discussion with

Bradley and Keke


    • Jan 23, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Episode 23 - Mongolia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 49:01


    The grassy plains of Mongolia welcome the World As We Know It this week as Keke hosts an episode about our largest empire, coldest nation, and perhaps the most interesting flag so far! Join us as we march with the Great Khan, hear some traditional Mongolian throat singing, and discuss Soviet-era politics.

    Episode 22 - New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 76:17


    Find Keke and Brad amongst the Kiwis this week as the World podcast travels to the realm of New Zealand! Hear about the Maori peoples, the All Blacks, the Common Wealth woes, and the Highs of the modern era. Brad hosts but Keke comes to the pronunciation rescue more times than we could count.

    Episode 21 - The Czech Republic Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 59:55


    The Czech Republic goes through more phases then Brad in Middle School! The 1900's see 3 different Czechoslovak Republics, a foreign occupation, a socialist state, and a partridge in a pear tree. Keke adds color commentary to the complex political structures explained by Brad as TWAWKI wraps up the Czech History and fills you in on what we have been up to since October!

    Episode 20 - The Czech Republic Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 69:10


    Better Late than Never! The fabled Halloween Episode of the World As We Know It has been salvaged from the spooky depths of Keke and Brad's Fall Semester. Let's talk Bohemia, the Holy Roman Empire, and Central Europe!

    Episode 19 - Mexico Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 68:17


    Mexico Part II is here! Keke and Brad complete the history of Mexico from 1800 until the present day and launch into cultural discussion. Your favorite segment, the Flag Corner, makes a triumphant return! The classic rapport between the two hosts brings an enormous, complex, and richly cultured country to completion.

    Episode 18 - Mexico Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 74:18


    The World As We Know It tackles our second "major" country with Mexico! A two-parter, episode one will cover the snapshot, our intial discussion and familiarity ratings, and Mexican history from prehistory until the 1800's. Keke is our host for the first installment and leads us through the Yucatan and into the dense web of Mayan and Aztec civilization.

    Episode 17 - St. Kitts and Nevis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 43:06


    Keke and Brad make port at the second pair of Caribbean Islands and another Western Hemisphere nation with St. Kitts and Nevis! Learn what Kitts is short for, why the musical Hamilton owes everything to Nevis, and how grumpy Brad is in the mornings.

    Episode 16 - Angola

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 82:41


    Angola is our third nation on the continent of Africa and our first in Southern Africa! Keke is your host to both a historical narrative featuring fierce national identity and modern political struggles. Angola faces many challenges as a nation and offers a fantastic opportunity for deeper discussion.

    Episode 15 - Lebanon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 72:31


    Lebanon boasts some of the oldest recorded history in the world. Not only that, but it is one of the most religiously diverse countries in the Middle East and home to incredibly unique sects of beliefs. All these elements spell a very in-depth and enlightening journey for Keke and Brad!

    Episode 14 - Bangladesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 72:54


    In the news because of recent student protests and human rights controversies, Bangladesh is an important episode for Keke and Brad. The first foray into the Indian subcontinent, Bangladesh is an immensely populated, historically puzzling, and geographical unique country. Join the The World As We Know It on an audio tour of a nation on rise and looking to the future.

    Episode 13 - Paraguay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 75:17


    The World As We Know It travels to South America to visit the land-locked nation of Paraguay! Keke and Brad welcome a guest host, our friend Tom, who has worked and lived in Paraguay as a Peace Corps volunteer. His insights and anecdotes help our historical narrative and cultural discussion to reach new, and meaningful, heights.

    Episode 12 - Fiji

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 70:03


    Oceania is a treasure trove of history and culture that neither Keke nor Brad are familiar with. Fiji is the first episode tackling this fascinating region and a unique country. Bonus: Another stop by the fireside to indulge in the Linguist's Armchair!

    Episode 10 - Tajikistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2018 70:42


    Keke and Brad are joined by the first guest host on TWAWKI! Our friend Sher stops by to help us cover the culture and history of Tajikistan while also sharing personal anecdotes and stories about his life.

    Episode 11 - Montenegro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2018 68:21


    The World As We Know It makes its first stop in Europe with the nation of Montenegro. Brad hosts and guides us through the historical timeline while Keke welcomes a brand-new segment about linguistics! Witty Banter and Hot Takes galore.

    Episode 7 - Guatemala

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 40:21


    Our first Central American country and second country in the Western Hemisphere is Guatemala! Keke hosts a fantastic episode with ancient history and empires and 20th century controversy.

    Episode 8 - Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 87:17


    Brad and Keke tackle the podcast's first major economic and cultural powerhouse country with Japan! Keke hosts and delivers a comprehensive overview of the history of Japan followed by discussion centered around cultural impacts and society. Nerdy backstories involving anime and Pokemon are revealed.

    Episode 4 - Yemen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 38:29


    The Republic of Yemen features in episode four with both a history stretching back into antiquity and a bevy of modern challenges happening every day. With a revolution underway we attempt to highlight the culture of Yemen while discussing political struggle and humanitarian crises.

    Episode 5 - Laos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 35:15


    The World As We Know It makes its first appearance in Southeast Asia with the Lao People's Democratic Republic. An in-depth historical timeline leads into fantastic discussion of identity and life in the different regions of Laos.

    Episode 6 - Cote d'Ivoire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 45:35


    The World As We Know It travels to West Africa and features the country of Cote d'Ivoire! A lengthy episode that tackles early West African empires, French colonialism, independence movements, and modern developments. Listen to Brad butcher French names and give personal anecdotes - Keke keeps him in line.

    Episode 2 - South Sudan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 30:32


    Episode Two departs from an ancient nation and arrives at the youngest country in the world! South Sudan faces on-going civil war and developing a unique cultural identity in the midst of conflict.

    Episode 3 - Antigua and Barbuda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 26:56


    The third country on our world tour is the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. We discuss the optimism, upbeat culture, and exciting traditions of the Antiguan and Barbudan people.

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 6:48


    A short intro episode where we introduce ourselves as hosts and explain the format of an episode for the podcast!

    Episode 1 - Afghanistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 38:31


    Our first episode ever takes us to The Republic of Afghanistan! Host Keke leads the discussion with a historical timeline and discussion includes shedding our American preconceptions and navigating complicated modern developments.

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