Ministry of Pod
By Ministry of Pod
Your one stop shop for Europeia politics, NationStates gameplay, and government gossip.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Ministry of PodJan 18, 2023
2022 Gameplay Awards w/ Lord Dominator
The Ministry of Pod sits down with Lord Dominator to chat about the 2022 Gameplay Awards winners.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
November '22 Presidential Election Special - Candidate Icarus
Presidential Candidate Icarus sits down with PhDre to talk about her Presidential Campaign and the upcoming election.
November '22 Presidential Election Special - VP Candidate Kura: "We have got to find a way to compromise ... It may be the cultural step we need"
Vice Presidential Candidate Kuramia sits down with PhDre to talk about the PA / Kuramia Presidential Campaign and the upcoming election.
November '22 Presidential Election Special - Candidate OD: "I found people who are... the best and brightest of who we have"
Presidential Candidate Olde Delaware sits down with PhDre to talk about his Presidential Campaign and the upcoming election.
Election Special 1 - "This is becoming an electionversary type pod show"
President Writinglegend sits down with PhDre to talk about the last 70 days, Foreign Affairs, and his decision on whether to run for reelection.
Episode 3.21 - How to Balance a Presidential Ticket
In today's episode:
PhDre sits down with Sopo to talk about balancing a Presidential Ticket. In honor of the World Assembly Security Council repealing and replacing "Commend Europeia," they talk domestic reform.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Election Special 2 - "I was full on Monkey Business"
Calvin Coolidge sits down with PhDre to talk about the Monkey / Calvin platform and the campaign so far.
Election Special 1 - "I want this more than any of the terms I've had previously"
President Writinglegend sits down with PhDre to talk about the last 70 days, Foreign Affairs, and his decision on whether to run for reelection.
2.18 - "This is really an unprecedented interview in some ways"
In today's episode:
PhDre sits down with Kazaman to discuss Foreign Affairs and NationStates Intelligence. Kazaman is the Director of the Europeian Intelligence Agency.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Media Day 2022: Special Episode 4: Grav + Deepest House
In today's episode:
- PhDre sits down with two media moguls - Grav and Deepest House. Grav is the founder of the Europeian Research Institute, and Deepest House has a long career working within the Europeian Broadcasting Corporation.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Media Day 2022: Special Episode 3: Klatonia
In today's episode:
- PhDre sits down with Klatonia to talk about Klat's long career in Europeia and how media has changed over time.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Media Day 2022: Special Episode 2: Organization of Independent Media
In today's episode:
- Sopo sits down with Calvin Coolidge to discuss the Organization of Independent Media.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Media Day 2022: Special Episode 1: McEntire + Pictho
In today's episode:
- PhDre sits down with McEntire and Pictho to chat about their media careers and Media Day.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
2.13 - "We went to the conversation in good faith"
In today's episode:
- PhDre sits down with President Writinglegend and Foreign Affairs Minister Sopo to chat about the treaty repeal with TCB and the ongoing situation with the United Kingdom.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
2.12 - "Getting that season completely over and done was absolutely thrilling in the weirdest way"
In today's episode:
PhDre and Istillian chat about Istillian's NationStates Card Collection and the culmination of a multi-year collecting project.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Election Special 7 - " Strategically use your energy in ways that are wise"
In today's episode:
- PhDre sits down with newly elected President Writinglegend to talk about the campaign and to give an inside look at how "Get Out The Vote" works in Europeian politics.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Election Special 6 - " What did I sign up for? What's going on?"
In today's episode:
- PhDre sits down with Minister of the Interior Sarah to talk about tomorrow's Presidential Election and how she is suddenly in the spotlight due to campaign platforms and the Presidential Debate.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Election Special 5 - "Don't ever say on radio you're extra stinky wink wink"
In today's episode:
PhDre sits down with Debate Moderator Calvin, McEntire, and Kazaman in front of a live audience to break down the Presidential Debate between Kuramia and Writinglegend.
Tune in every day for a new episode of the Ministry of Pod until election day.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Election Special 4 - "The only question they're gonna ask is why isn't the ticket reversed?"
In today's episode:
- PhDre sits down with Grand Admiral Kuramia to go over their Presidential campaign so far... and to break some news about the origins of the Kuramia / Darkslayer ticket.
Tune in every day for a new episode of the Ministry of Pod until election day.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Election Special 3 - "The person that posts the platform first takes the broadsides"
In today's episode:
- PhDre sits down with Sopo and HEM to exclusively break down the ENN Flash Poll. The election is 4/15.
Tune in every day for a new episode of the Ministry of Pod until election day.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Election Special 2 - "First impression is that we're not gonna have many more chances to make impressions"
In today's episode:
PhDre sits down with Calvin and Lethen to discuss the Presidential Campaign. Two tickets have stood, and there are two platforms. The election is 4/15.
Tune in every day for a new episode of the Ministry of Pod until election day.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Election Special 1 - "I will confirm that I am running for President"
In today's episode:
PhDre and Writinglegend sit down to talk about the April 2022 Presidential Election. One of them stands for President at 5:01.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
1.04 - "Drafting our Ideal Cabinet doesn't have either of us on it"
In today's episode:
PhDre and Sopo break down the April 2022 Presidential Election by drafting candidates and coming up with a Cabinet shortlist.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
1.03 - "Who the F★★★ is Big Fat Booty?"
PhDre and HEM pour over newly disclosed documents from 21 Tomlinson Street. For the first time, Europeians will be able to see the President and his closest advisors attempt to advert a very stupid war, hour by hour. You'll laugh, cry, and wonder "Why did they waste their time on this s★★★?"
- August 3rd - August 5th, 2010. On the regional forums of Renaissance, newly elected President Big Fat Booty announces Executive Order 02, banning dual citizenship in Renaissance. This brazen attempt at reducing the influence of Special Advisors and non-native Renaissance players leads to an international crisis when President PhDre of Europeia demands her resignation.
Additional Resources:
- Recently disclosed historical documents from Tomlinson Street
- Archived Renaissance Embassy in EuropeiaBig Fat Booty's Inaugural Address
Big Fat Booty dissolved relations with Europeia
On 6 August she went on a spamming spree, issuing no less than 25 ridiculous EOs
- Big Fat Booty on the NationStates Forums:NSFW: "In Big Fat Booty, our citizens are well endowed with tremendous plus size bootys and they never experience any problems with butt development"
"This is the place to sign up for Club Booty, NationStates the hottest all new, all original nightclub in NationStates"
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government. Special thanks to President CSP for disclosing the relevant protected information, as defined in the Information Act (2019).
EPISODE 3 TRAILER - A Crisis Revealed
Tune in next time for an exciting new episode of the Ministry of Pod.
PhDre and HEM pour over newly disclosed documents from the Tomlinson Street Archives. Together, they will discuss for the first time the 72 hours in August 2010 when Europeia came closer than ever before to a really stupid war.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
1.02 - "I didn't have any expectations for CSP because I voted for my own ticket"
In today's episode:
- PhDre and Sopo chat about the Midterm Executive Satisfaction Poll.
- PhDre sits down with former Minister of Communications Pichtonia to review shortcomings in the Ministry of Communications.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
1.01 - "The last legislation I wrote was in 2008... It did not pass"
In today's episode:
- PhDre and Sopo break down the recent Senate election.
- PhDre sits down with newly elected Senate Speaker OldeDelaware.
The views expressed in this podcast are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of the Europeian government.
Introducing ... Ministry of Pod
Welcome to a new media adventure - Ministry of Pod.
Check out a sneak peak of our first ever episode!