
Geopolitical Cousins throws together analysts Jacob Shapiro and Marko Papic for some of the most in-depth, off-the-wall geopolitical analysis in the world.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyBusinessInvestingSociety & Culture | |||

It's been a minute. Marko and Jacob are back after a long gap, and not much has changed: the Hormuz standoff drags on, the war in Ukraine grinds forward, and the stock market shrugged it all off. Marko argues freedom of navigation was always empire's... more
Round two. Same four analysts, a lot more whiskey, and a lot less structure.
Peter Zeihan, Marko Papic, and Matt Gertken sit back down with Jacob - a man who cut his teeth pestering all three of them for their pieces as a Stratfor intern - for an u... more
Sixteen years after last sharing a table together, four Stratfor alumni reunite for a wide-ranging conversation on the decade ahead. Jacob and Marko are joined by Peter Zeihan, and Matt Gertken to tackle three questions: How does the world end in the... more
The cousins reconvene with the BCA brain trust - Juan Correa, Robert Tipper, and Jeremie Peloso - for the World Cup post-mortem. The model called all four semifinalists but missed champion Spain, so the crew litigates whether the winner's curse is de... more
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Excellent way to learn, be entertained, interesting view points - thought provoking - thank you
And not through the mainstream media
The podcast consistently reveals the mechanics behind global events rather than just describing them. No ideology. No noise. Just structured thinking applied to a chaotic world.
Jacob is very good. Papic is extra special. Great banter. Very informative and fun.
No geopolitical podcast has as much fun as these guys and nobody drops as many bars as these guys. Very entertaining and informative.
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Two geopolitical analysts bring deep macro and regional insight with sharp banter, covering US–Iran dynamics, the Strait of Hormuz, energy security, and the evolving balance of power among the US, China, and Gulf states. Episodes frequently blend real-time developments with historical context, pairing rigorous analysis with accessible analogies and pop-culture references to map complex global trends. Listeners can expect contrarian takes, data-driven reasoning, and lively debates about leadership, policy, and market implications across energy, defense, and diplomacy.
Noteworthy elements include the hosts' willingness to challenge conventional narratives, the clear focus on energy flows and macro risk, and a culture of rapid-fire, no-holds-... more
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Recent guests on Geopolitical Cousins include:
1. Peter Zeihan
2. Jeremie Peloso
3. Juan Correa
4. Robert Tipper
5. Rory Johnson
6. Matt Gertken
7. Rory Johnston
8. Ed Richardson
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