
Žižek And So On
The podcast exploring the work of Slavoj Žižek & the Ljubljana School of Psychoanalysis
Latest episodes

Feb 9, 2024 • 4min
PREVIEW - Inherent Transgression
Explore the relationship between the Ten Commandments, human rights, and inherent transgression. Delve into the connection between misery, ideology, and political beliefs.

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Jan 24, 2024 • 50min
UNLOCKED - The Struggle for Freedom
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This is an UNLOCKED PATREON episode demanded by the listeners wherein the fellas discuss Žižek's new book on Freedom. They touch on the freedom of philosophy, the philosophy of freedom, the pitfalls of Anarchism, Wittgenstein, Sartre, and Canadian Thanksgiving.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 6min
PREVIEW - Rumours & Gossip
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This week the gang are talking Mladen Dolar’s “On Rumours, Gossip and Related Matters” from Objective Fictions as we prepare for the big interview!
Mladen Dolar is a Slovenian philosopher, psychoanalyst, cultural theorist, and film critic. He is one third of the Troika with Alenka Zupančič and Slavoj Žižek and the co-founder, together with Slavoj Žižek of the Society for Theoretical Psychoanalysis
Rumours brought down old mate Socrates and there’s one going round that the big Other doesn’t exist.
In the beginning there was – not the Word, logos, as in the Bible, not the act, as with Faust – in the beginning, there was a rumour.
Will combats 5G with a Feng Shui mirror, Michael covers his windows in aluminium foil, and Peter defends himself against the metric system.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 52min
Zizek's Jokes
Experts Todd McGowan, Jamil Khader, and Broderick Chow delve into the role of jokes in Žižek's work. They discuss the intersection of humor and philosophy, exploring how jokes can critique ideologies and challenge power structures. Stay tuned for an upcoming interview with Mladen Dolar!

Dec 13, 2023 • 3min
PREVIEW - Podžilla
The podcast discusses the allegorical meanings of Godzilla, including its representation as a radiated mutant and its reflection on Japan's position in the global economy. They also touch on topics such as the fall, the movie Schindler's List, Lacan's concept of empty speech, and what's new in the movies.

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Nov 29, 2023 • 50min
Conspiracy Theories w/ Alenka Zupančič
Alenka Zupančič, an expert in conspiracy theories and forthcoming work on disavowal, discusses the relationship between conspiracy theories and liberal mainstream discourse. Topics include the harmful effects of disavowal, the role of postmodern philosophy, and the concept of the 'big other'. The podcast also explores the challenges of processing information in the fast-paced news industry, the lack of imagination in society, and the need to break free from narrowing down possibilities.

Nov 22, 2023 • 47min
What IS Sex w/ Alenka Zupančič
Alenka Zupančič, central figure of the Lacanian-Hegelian Slovenian school, discusses the early days of the troika, What IS Sex, conspiracy theory, desire, drive, and disavowal.

Nov 8, 2023 • 39min
True Lies
The podcast discusses the psychoanalytic framework in relation to culture and lying, exploring the asymmetry of truth and lies. They also delve into the latest Beatles song, transgressing regulations, and the complexity of truth. Casual conversation about therapy and personal experiences is also included.

Oct 25, 2023 • 50min
UNLOCKED - Derrida & Zizek
French philosopher Jacques Derrida joins the podcast to discuss the difference between parallax and différance. They also touch on John Wilson's show 'How To?', Krzysztof Kieślowski films, deconstructing Smash Mouth's All Star, and the (w)hole in the picture. Stay tuned for an interview with Alenka Zupančič!

Oct 18, 2023 • 6min
PREVIEW - The Struggle for Freedom
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This week the fellas discuss Zizek's new book on Freedom. They touch on the freedom of philosophy, the pitfalls of anarchism, Wittgenstein, Sartre, and Canadian Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
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