Leviathan and Behemoth

Episode 15 – Ska Soul & Hepcat’s “Right on Time” Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” crack open the 1998 Hepcat album Right on Time and explain why its laid-back, horn-laced grooves still slap harder than most late-90s ska. They trace their own fandom back to a popcorn-dusted CD borrowed in high school, then pick apart the record’s three-part harmonies, jazz-trained horn section, and sly...

Episode 14 – Tiny Desk Concerts & Joey’s Top 5 Favorites In Episode 14, Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” pull up chairs behind the famous NPR furniture and geek out over Tiny Desk Concerts. From its 2008 YouTube birth in a 12-by-16-foot office to hundreds of genre-spanning mini-shows, the series has become their favorite musical rabbit hole. Joey reveals his hand-picked top five perfo...

Episode 13 – The Man from Nowhere Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” fire up the mics to dissect the 2010 South-Korean thriller The Man from Nowhere . They break down why the film’s organ-harvesting villains feel extra vile, how its knife-fight finale sets a new bar for close-quarters mayhem, and which classic action tropes—hidden power reveals, lethal-protector-plus-kid, bad-guy “honor cod...

Episode 12 – Wood-Fired Pizza This week Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” sink their teeth into the smoky world of wood-fired pizza. They trace Joey’s first-bite epiphany at a Huntington, WV spot called Backyard Pizza to his backyard experiments with a pellet-fueled oven that hits 800 °F. Along the way they swap fiery successes and floppy failures, debate toppings from scallops to pepperon...

Episode 11 – Temptation Bundling In this follow-up to their public-speaking episode, Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” dive into the science and street-level practice of “temptation bundling,” the habit hack coined by behavioral economist Dr. Katy Milkman. They explore why coupling a guilty pleasure with a tedious task can neutralize procrastination, share the trials of sore joints, stair-...

Episode 10 – Fear & Fulfillment of Public Speaking In this episode, Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” unpack why the mere thought of a microphone makes so many of us sweat. They trace the evolutionary roots of glossophobia, contrast perceived judgment with reality, and share classroom-to-conference stories that shaped their own journeys. Along the way they swap practical tactics—like breat...

Episode 9 – Gymnastics Rings for Non‑Gymnasts Bobby “Behemoth” (ex‑personal trainer) and Dr. Joey “Leviathan” shine a spotlight on the simplest, cheapest piece of gear that can transform a home or hotel workout: wooden gymnastics rings . From building bullet‑proof shoulders to mastering travel‑friendly setups, they break down why a $30 pair of rings beats a garage full of machines—while swapping p...

Episode 8 – World‑Class Theme Parks Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” trade coaster stories and crowd‑hacking tips in a wide‑ranging chat about the planet’s most immersive playgrounds—Disney, Universal, and a few honorable mentions. They dig into why these parks feel magical even for adults who dislike crowds, how meticulous design turns a queue into part of the ride, and what small‑busine...

Episode 7 – Knife Fighting Leviathan & Behemoth spin their “random pick” wheel and land on one of Bobby’s old obsessions: practical knife combat. Both hosts admit they have zero real‑world knife‑fight experience—thankfully—but Bobby spent three college years training in the Burmese martial art of Bando under a knife‑specialist instructor he refers to as “James Coburn.” The result is part cauti...

Episode 6 – Trumpet Embouchure Dr. Joey “Leviathan” (a classically trained, once–Juilliard‑courted trumpeter) and Bobby “Behemoth” grab another random topic and zoom in on building a trumpet embouchure —the small but mighty ring of facial muscles that shapes every note. What follows is equal parts practice guide and late‑night riff: embouchure push‑up routines, why B‑flat and C trumpets feel like...

Episode 5 – Diffusion of Responsibility In this instalment of Leviathan & Behemoth , hosts Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” pull another random topic and tackle the psychology of diffusion of responsibility —the idea that the more onlookers there are, the less any one person feels obliged to act. What starts as an exploration of the classic bystander effect quickly branches into perso...

Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” pull a random topic from their ever‑growing list and end up deep in the grounds of Turkish coffee. Neither host is Turkish, but both are fascinated by the drink’s unfiltered texture, long history, and ritualistic charm. What begins as a straightforward coffee chat soon branches into personal caffeine routines, historical side notes, and lighthearted detour...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of  Leviathan & Behemoth , our hosts (Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth”) officially kick off their new format—a freewheeling deep dive into topics they’re eager to “geek out” on. This time, they focus on  The Zombies’ cult-classic album, Odessey and Oracle (1968) , recorded at Abbey Road and notable for its Mellotron-laced baroque pop. Although it in...

A discussion of categories like "natural" or "supernatural" and the human need to try to prove God's existence. What even is real, really?

An introduction to really old, dusty writings that have some notably similar religious stories. The Hebrew Bible, Sanskrit Mahabharata, Akkadian Enūma Eliš and Epic of Gilgamesh are all examples of texts that share significant similarities though written in different places and languages. These overlaps demonstrate an innate human desire to explore origin and purpose and signal a connection to the...