Chasing Leviathan

PJ Wehry

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led philosophy and ethics show focused on meaningful questions, featuring long-form conversations with university professors, published authors, and other subject-matter experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch philosophers, ethicists, theologians, bioethicists, and experts in persuasion or human-animal relationships who have substantial scholarly or publishing credentials; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 230

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thegoat@candidgoat.com

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Host

PJ Wehry - Creator and host of Chasing Leviathan, leading long-form dialogues that examine philosophical, ethical, theological, and personal questions through listening and the expertise of external guests.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

University professors, published philosophers, ethicists, theologians, bioethicists, and other recognized subject-matter experts, typically with a relevant book or substantial scholarly expertise.

Required Achievements:

Authored a relevant nonfiction or academic book, Held a university faculty position, Led or served in a recognized scholarly organization, Developed an established framework or body of scholarship

Recent Guest Discussions

Todd May - Practical Morality, Moral Obligations, Altruism, Decency, Moral Exemplars, Climate Responsibility, And Avoiding Ethical Burnout.

Jessica Pierce - Bioethics, Human-animal Relationships, Dog Welfare, Animal Agency, Ethical Caregiving, Mindfulness, And Companion-animal Breeding.

Mark Alznauer - Hegel's Metaphysics, Philosophy Of History, Theology, Christianity, Modern Intellectual History, And Hegel's Influence On Political Thought.

Colin Marshall - Civil Persuasion, Moral Psychology, Respectful Disagreement, Trust-building, Polarization, And Changing Minds Without Manipulation.

Recent Topics

Ethics, Philosophy, Theology, Morality, Animal Welfare

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Chasing Leviathan

Formal Objects: On Beauty and Sustainability | Dr. Robert Hariman

October 06, 2026

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 Professor of Argumentation and Debate, Dr. Robert Hariman, joins host PJ Wehry on Chasing Leviathan to discuss how we can rethink our approach to the existential crisis of the Anthropocene.Dr. Hariman explores the intersection of aesthetic knowledge and environmental survival in his ...

To Taste: On Cooking and the Good Life | Dr. Scott Samuelson

September 15, 2026

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 Samuelson, joins host PJ Weary to discuss how the simple act of cooking can serve as a profound paradigm for leading a meaningful life.Dr. Samuelson explores the deep intersections of culinary arts and philosophical inquiry in his book, To Taste: On Cooking and the Good Life. They exa...

A Decent Life: Morality for the Rest of Us | Dr. Todd May

September 01, 2026

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 living a decent life?Dr. Todd May, the Nielsen Professor of the Humanities at Warren Wilson College (Asheville, NC), joins host PJ Weary to discuss how we can rethink our moral obligations and expectations in a highly demanding world.Dr. May explores the realistic boundaries of hu...

Frequently asked questions

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Chasing Leviathan

How do I get in touch with Chasing Leviathan?

Chasing Leviathan is hosted by PJ Wehry. Its publicly listed email is thegoat@candidgoat.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Chasing Leviathan?

The publicly listed email for Chasing Leviathan: thegoat@candidgoat.com.

How many listeners does Chasing Leviathan have?

Podseeker estimates Chasing Leviathan reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Chasing Leviathan?

Chasing Leviathan typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University professors, published philosophers, ethicists, theologians, bioethicists, and other recognized subject-matter experts, typically with a relevant book or substantial scholarly expertise. Common among recent guests: Authored a relevant nonfiction or academic book; Held a university faculty position; Led or served in a recognized scholarly organization. Recent guests include Todd May, Jessica Pierce, and Mark Alznauer.

How hard is it to get booked on Chasing Leviathan?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Chasing Leviathan cover?

Recent episodes cover Ethics, Philosophy, Theology, Morality, and Animal Welfare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thegoat@candidgoat.com

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