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Voice of MPIRO
by MPIRO
Join Tom and Marco as they deliver you 'infotaining' stories related to international relations, the M-IR, history and life.
Episodes
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 30 - Tibetans on Tiktok Part 2 ft. Rebecca
The second half of Marco and Tom's discussion with Rebecca on how social media is contributing to the evolution of Tibetan culture. Rebecca is a social science researcher in China who has studied Tibetan culture extensively.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 29 - Tibetan Tiktok Part 1, ft. Rebecca
Ever wondered what Tibetan people put on their Tiktok? No? Yeah fair enough why would you. Well in this episode, Marco, Tom and special guest Rebecca talk about social media in Tibet and how Tibetans have seen their culture change over the past couple of generations. Rebecca is a researcher from...
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 28 - Taiwan ft. Sow Keat
Marco and Tom and also Sow Keat discuss various Taiwanese things, such as how to manage your incredibly powerful "best friend," different waves of Chinese colonisation, more aspects of sovereignty, and bubble tea. Especially bubble tea.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 27 - China And Its Favourite Island
Marco, Tom and Professor Sow Keat Tok discuss the way sovereignty manifests in Chinese political thinking and practice, with a focus on its favourite island, Taiwan.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 26 - The Vietnam War was cooked
This week, Marco and Tom discuss elements of the Vietnam War and Cold War geopolitics from the North Vietnamese perspective. They also talk about the severe cookedness of the war and how it was very cooked.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 25 - Internship or Thesis + Constructive Criticism for the University of Melbourne (Haha)
Marco and Tom are back to talk about whether or not a plucky young M-IR student should do the thesis or the internship. They also speak candidly about university.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 24 - Martial Arts and IR (This is mostly about Korea)
Marco and Tom discuss the importance of Taekwondo to South Korea's soft power, in addition to the influences of other martial arts across the world and how they have grown in popularity.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 23 - The Government Path and South Australia, ft. Aasha Sriram
In this episode, Marco and Tom discuss working in the public sector with Aasha Sriram, who works for the South Australian Government. They also talk about renewable energy, politics, as well as life in South Australia.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 22 - Squid Game
Marco and Tom discuss the Netflix mini-series Squid Game, people's fixation on it, its popularity and issues in South Korean society. (Spoiler alert for Welcome to Dongmakgol and, obviously, Squid Game).
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 21 - The Philippines Is A Thing ft. Josh
Josh, from Episode 4, returns to the podcast with Marco and Tom to talk about the Philippines, the country of Josh's heritage. The three discuss politics, society and religion in the Philippines, as well as the Philippines' geopolitical situation as a US-aligned island country in the…
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 20 - Languages and Life Part II, ft. Anna
The second instalment of Anna, Marco and Tom discussing their experiences with languages.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 19 - Languages and Life Part I, ft. Anna
Marco, Tom and fellow MPIRO Committee member Anna speak about their journeys learning different languages. De nada.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 18 - The NGO Path ft. Margherita
Recent M-IR graduate Margherita from Italy talks with Marco and Tom about working Amnesty International after finish her degree. The three discuss working for an NGO as well as breaking into the job market in post-student life.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 17 - The Romans were hectic (A review of Gladiator)
Marco and Tom review another historical movie! This time the victim is the 2000 film Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott. Boa!
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 16 - American influence and Australia ft. Professor Tim Lynch
Tom talks with American politics specialist Professor Tim Lynch about US power and influence in both Australia and in the world more broadly.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 15 - Committee Funtimes
Wendy, Marco and Tom talk about their time in MPIRO's committee and subtly advertise the committee for current M-IR students. Subtly, yes.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 14 - Wendy Returns + Lockdown Survival Chat
With Marco and Tom finally reunited with the third host, the three podcast fellows speak about ways to deal with living and studying during a lockdown.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 13 - Talking Mayans with Marco (a review of Apocalypto)
Marco and Tom review the 2006 Mel Gibson movie Apocalypto.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 12 - Erika & Ben pt. II, Japan and Britain through a global pandemic
The conversation continues with Erika and Ben. The guests speak about how their home countries have faired during the current pandemic.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 11 - Ben and Erika pt. I, Vaccine Wars
Marco and Tom talk with M-IR graduates Erika and Ben about the vaccine rollout in different countries and the vaccine as a source of competition.
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 10 - The Pacific ft. Craig
Voice of MPIRO is delighted to present you the episode on the Pacific region, despite the fact we are living in Australia, the Pacific is considered way less as it should be. This episode will cover the major challenges and issues of this geographical area and what its future will be! Thanks…
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 9 - Employability
What makes a person more employable? Learn what can make you more prepared with Tom, Wendy and Marco!
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 8 - Elective Subjects
Do you really know everything about the elective subjects that you can choose next semester in our M-IR course? Wendy, Marco and Tom will give you a comprehensive overview on the very important subjects that many students will have to face! The subjects covered will be: - Cooperation and Conflict...
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 7 - Australian Politics
Do you want to know more than the mainstream discourse around the Australian politics? Join Tom and Marco debating about Australia's politics, economics and international relations!
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 6 - Core Subjects
Do you really know everything about the core subjects that you can choose next semester in our M-IR course? Wendy, Marco and Tom will give you a comprehensive overview on the very important subjects that many students will have to face! The subjects covered will be: - International Security -...
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 5 - Study / Life Balance
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by university commitments and your daily life routine? We got you! Marco, Tom and Wendy will give you tips on how to balance your studies with your daily life commitments! Tips and intresting stories will be shared!
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 4 - From North Korea With Love ft Josh
Josh is a normal dude. He then decides to visit North Korea. We think he may have enjoyed it. The episode will cover his trip to North Korea and the main political and social features of this country. Tom, Marco and Josh will also provide you the DO and DONTs when you visit this country! (Ps.…
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 3 - Welcome to the challenging world of being a student
Every students in this planet have to deal with issues related to university. Tom, Wendy and Marco will give you some tips to tackle the student issues by sharing some interesting stories about their student lives!
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 2 - What's going on in Macau ft. Dr. Sow Keat Tok
This episode with Dr. Sow Keat is focused on showing the unique features of the city of Macau, especially by explaining the reasons why this city has not experienced the same democracy protests happened in Hong Kong. We also shared intresting stories and fun facts about the life in Macau! Enjoy!
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Voice of MPIRO Episode 1 - Infortaining Stories!
MPIRO is excited to announce that we are throwing our first Voice of MPIRO episode! Join Tom, Marco and Wendy in Season 3 as they deliver you interesting stories about the IR world!
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MPIROCast Season 2 Episode 5 : Season Finale
Episode 5 of Season 2 MPIROCast is OUT This is our Finale Episode for Season 2! In this episode, we have three Global Rundowns by each of our hosts. Ben Sladin discusses the upcoming US Presidential Elections, Erika Soma discusses Monarchies in Asia and Sunniya Wajahat breaks down the current...
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MPIROCast Season 2 Episode 4 : Central Asia / COVID19 study tips
Episode 4 of Season 2 MPIROCast is OUT🎙🎧 Join us this week as S. W. takes you to the Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss the COVID-19 situation in this region 🌎🗺 We felt it was particularly important to cover Central Asia in this...
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MPIROCast Season 2 AGM special
This week MPRIOCast has released a special episode!! 🎙🎧 This special episode outlines the structure of our 2020 Annual General Meeting to be held on the 7th of October🗳 Regular co-host Ben Sladin and current MPIRO President Lucy Vanderstelt-Gu give you rundown on: - How the MPIRO election will...
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MPIROCast Season 2 Episode 3 : International History / Japanese Politics
Episode 3 of Season 2 MPIROCast is OUT!! Join us this week as Erika Soma takes you to Japan to discuss the recent resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Abe Shinzo For this week’s subject discussion, regular co-hosts S. W. and Ben Sladin discuss International History — a core subject in the Master...
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MPIROCast Season 2 Episode 2 : Asian Values / Internship
Episode 2 of Season 2 MPIROCast is OUT now🎙️🎧 Join us this week as Ben Sladin takes you through the controversial Asian Values Debate and discusses whether it remains relevant in 2020 More specifically, we are fortunate to have special guest Jake Black join us this week to offer his input on…
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MPIROCast Season 2 Episode 1 : Kashmir / International Political Economy
Episode 1 of Season 2 MPIROCast is OUT 🎙️ Join us this week as S. W. takes you to Indian-administered Kashmir to discuss the implications of the removal of Article 370, COVID-19 and the military lockdown in Kashmir. 📈For this week’s subject discussion, Erika Soma is joined by special guests...
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MPIROCast Season 2 Episode 0
MPRIOcast is back for another season! 🎙️🌏 Season 2 of MPIROcast: Anarchy Is What Students Make Of It is out now!! This week Episode 0 has dropped, which introduces the new Season 2 hosts and what this season will encompass. 🎧 Similar to last season, MPIROcast will see hosts S. W., Erika Soma…
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MPIROCast Season 1 Episode 5 : Economics For Public Policy
It’s our finale episode! This week on MPIROcast: Anarchy Is What Students Make of It Dylan Blake is joined by Lisa Cheung to discuss Economics for Public Policy. Given that it’s the last Global Rundown, we have a special episode where each of our hosts discusses a topic that’s piqued their…
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MPIROCast Season 1 Episode 4 : Reconciling America With The World
In Episode 4 of MPIROcast: Anarchy Is What Students Make Of It Kate Clayton is joined by special guest Rosie Balcomb to discuss the Masters of International Relations subject Special Topics A: Reconciling America with the World: Globalization, U.S. Sovereignty, and Multilateral Cooperation. For...
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MPIROCast Season 1 Episode 3 : International Migration & The Politics of Food
Episode 3 of MPIROcast Anarchy Is What Students Make Of is our special mid-semester break edition. Voja Gleichgewicht invites MIR student Nicholas Taylor to give you the low-down on International Migration. Our special guest host and MPIRO Treasurer Mitchell VanDeWerdt-Holman and Dylan Blake talk...
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MPIROCast Season 1 Episode 2 : Minor Thesis
On Episode 2 of MPIROcast Anarchy Is What Students Make Of it you’ll hear from S. W. as she interviews MPIRO Secratory Michael Smith on doing your minor thesis in the Masters of International Relations. In this episode’s Global Rundown, the election of Alejandro Giammatei in Guatemala gets Dylan...
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MPIROCast Season 1 Episode 1 : Asia and the World / International Relations Theory
On Episode 1 of MPIROcast Anarchy Is What Students Make Of it you’ll hear from hosts Voja Gleichgewichit and S. W. as they give you the low down on Asia in the World, as well as Kate Clayton and special guest Connor Syddell on all things International Relations Theory. In this episodes Global...
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MPIROCast Season 1 Episode 0
MPIROcast: Anarchy Is What Students Make of It Season 1 has launched! Tune in to Season 1 Episode 0 of MPIROCast where we introduce the hosts and what will be discussed in future episodes. Big thanks to Dylan Blake for editing and Jamie Blake for the music @jamie_blake facebook.com/MPIRO.com.au...
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Join Tom and Marco as they deliver you 'infotaining' stories related to international relations, the M-IR, history and life.
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