This episode explores Joseph's failed attempt to scapegoat Benjamin, and his repentance from mimetic rivalry.

This episode considers Joseph's treatment of his brothers in Egypt, from a mimetic perspective.

This episode considers Joseph's rise to power in Egypt.

This episode considers the story of Tamar, who employs cunning to foil her own scapegoating in Genesis 38.

This episode explores the mimetic dimensions of the interaction between Jacob, Joseph, and his brothers in Genesis 37. 

This episode recaps Jacob's journey, and considers his relationship with Esau.

This episode examines the reaction of Jacob and his sons to Shechem's mistreatment of Dinah in Genesis 34.

This episode considers Jacob's encounter with a mysterious figure in Genesis 32, and how this encounter impacts his relationship with his brother, Esau.

This episode examines Jacob's flight from Laban in Genesis 31.

This episode examines the rivalry between Jacob's wives, Rachel and Leah, from a mimetic perspective.