Oct 20, 202651 min
What does an ancient Greek philosopher have to teach us about navigating modern politics, friendship, and the ultimate pursuit of happiness? Boston College's Behrakis professor in Hellenic Political Studies, Dr. Robert...
About this Podcast:
Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.
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What is Chasing Leviathan about?
Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan.
What has Chasing Leviathan covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Law and the Good Life: On the Political Philosophy of Aristotle | Dr. Robert Bartlett" (20 October 2026, 51 minutes), "Formal Objects: On Beauty and Sustainability | Dr. Robert Hariman" (6 October 2026, 51 minutes), and "To Taste: On Cooking and the Good Life | Dr. Scott Samuelson" (15 September 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does Chasing Leviathan publish?
Chasing Leviathan publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 231 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Chasing Leviathan?
Booking probability for Chasing Leviathan is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chasing Leviathan requires a Pod Score of 84 or higher.
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Chasing Leviathan is a society podcast with 231 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 6, 202651 min
Why do we often assume that fighting climate change requires a life of scarcity, asceticism, and sacrificing abundance, when nature itself is wildly generative and beautiful? Northwestern University's Owen L. Coon...
- Sep 15, 202652 min
Why have we reduced the profound, human experience of eating into a sterile game of counting calories, optimizing nutrition, and "maxing" our productivity? Iowa State University's professor of practice, Dr. Scott...
- Sep 1, 202652 min
Why does modern morality often feel like an exhausting, impossible burden rather than an inspiring way to live? Are we all required to be perfect "moral exemplars," or is there a strong philosophical case for simply...
Episode #255
Who's a Good Human? Practical Exercises for Living Mindfully with Dogs | Dr. Jessica Pierce
Aug 18, 202658 minWhy do we claim to love our dogs while breeding them for dependence and keeping them in environments that strip away their daily choices? Bioethicist and author Dr. Jessica Pierce joins host PJ Wehry on Chasing...
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- Aug 4, 20261h 3m
Why did one of the most famous and ambitious philosophers in European history fall completely out of favor in just a few decades, and why is his totalizing view of reality still relevant today? Northwestern University's...
- Jul 21, 202654 min
Why do morally good people often hesitate to change other people's minds, viewing persuasion as presumptuous, obnoxious, or downright creepy? The University of Washington's professor of philosophy, Dr. Colin Marshall...
Episode #252
Chasing Leviathan Goes on a New Schedule
Jul 14, 20261 minIn this quick update, host PJ Weary shares some news about the future production schedule of the podcast. Thank you all for your continued support. We continue to having you join us for the next conversation. Check out...
Episode #251
Loneliness in World History | Dr. Katie Barclay
Jul 7, 202651 minWhat happens when a feeling we assume is a universal human experience is actually shaped, defined, and even created by our specific cultural language and material conditions? Macquarie University's Future Fellow at the...
- Jun 30, 20261h 19m
What happens when the simple act of slowing down a metronome reveals the exact limits of our attention, and how might our physical body size secretly dictate the way we experience rhythm and reality? Dr. David Gilden, a...
- Jun 23, 202647 min
What happens when we blindly accept the monuments in our built world, treating them as permanent fixtures of history rather than invitations to critique the traditions they represent? The University of West Georgia's...
- Jun 16, 202649 min
Why is it that an ephemeral arrangement of sounds can move us to tears, while the exact same sequence might sound like chaotic noise to someone from another culture? Reader in Cognitive Science at Queen Mary University...
Episode #246
The Medieval Culture of Disputation: Pedagogy, Practice, and Performance with Dr. Alex Novikoff
Jun 9, 202656 minWhat happens when we assume our modern educational institutions and traditions of debate sprung from a vacuum, dismissing the Middle Ages as an uncritical era blinded by faith? Kenyon College's Assistant Professor of...
- Jun 2, 202649 min
What happens when our modern visual culture, which demands we constantly observe global atrocities on our phones, actually leads to apathy instead of a meaningful moral response? The University of Chicago's Associate...
- May 26, 202642 minS0
<p>What happens when history remembers a brilliant young philosopher for his eccentric interests rather than the intellectual foundations he laid for the modern world?</p><p>Maynooth University's lecturer and assistant...
- May 19, 202658 minS0
<p>What happens when a society's pursuit of pure rationality and radical individualism actually threatens to dissolve the trust that holds it together? </p><p>Notre Dame University's Paul G. Kimball Professor of Arts...
- May 12, 202643 minS0
<p>What happens when secular culture does a better job of shaping our desires and beliefs than the church?</p><p><br></p><p>Trinity Anglican Seminary theology professor Dr. Alex Fogelman joins host PJ Wehry to discuss...
Episode #241
Gadamer & the Transmission of History: Translating Theory into Clinical Practice | Dr. Jerome Veith
May 5, 202659 minS0<p>What happens when we stop treating therapy as a search for a hidden "inner life" and instead use it to explore our shared, lived world?</p><p><br></p><p>Seattle University Senior Adjunct Professor of Philosophy and...
- Apr 28, 202656 minS0
<p>This episode was recorded before the tragic news of Dr. Habermas' death. We deeply mourn his passing. Dr Habermas was a man who carefully and passionately pursued the truth, and so we hope that today's episode, in...
- Apr 21, 202658 minS0
<p>What happens to our character when being dishonest becomes easier and more rewarding than ever before? </p><p><br></p><p>Wake Forest University philosophy professor Dr. Christian Miller joins host PJ Wehry to discuss...
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Marcus Pearce
Reader in Cognitive Science, Queen Mary University of London
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Dr. Alex Fogleman
author of Making Disciples: Catechesis in History, Theology, and Practice, Trinity Anglican Seminary
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Christian Miller
A. C.. Reid Professor of Philosophy, Wake Forest University
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Rev. Andrea Ferrari
reformed pastor, theologian, author, cuoregrigiorosso.com
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