Lost in the Shuffle

This is it, folks. Gather 'round the LitSmas tree, because this episode has it all: a classic LitS episode, PLUS a holiday tabletop adventure that sees the return of our favorite DM, Patrick. Alicia tells us where else to find a little audio joy. Jay congrats the grads. Cristaly flings us into the future. Full list of music sampled (for educational purposes) on our website at adultsintheory.com!

This month, Alicia helps you take care of your brain. Jay gets a part-time job as a shoemonger. Cristaly spends the most money she has ever spent on a segment. MUSIC SAMPLED (for educational purposes): "MeGaLoVania" by Toby Fox and Joren de Bruin.

This month, Alicia tells us how to poop! Jay slaps together a romance gauntlet. Cristaly takes us to another universe. CONTENT WARNINGS: Much talk of poop, some talk of menstruation/menstrual blood.

This month, Alicia reveals a Food Secret: you can freeze ANYTHING! Jay makes an unhappy trip to Zombieland. Cristaly recounts our childhood books. Also, we make a bittersweet announcement. Music sampled (for educational purposes): "BAMM" and "Fired Up" by the Disney Channel ZOMBIES Cast, "My Thirteenth Year" by Randy Crenshaw.

This month, we try and kick off a mini-gaming podcast, but it just turns into a pencil battle. Alicia begs us to buy new shower curtains. Jay shines a light on the other reindeer (Vocaloids). Cristaly introduces: Mr. Worldwide. See adultsintheory.com for our music credits!

This month, Alicia tells us how to be smart e-shoppers. Jay proposes a new model for the U.S. criminal justice system. Cristaly calls our attention to the public domain.

This month, Alicia teaches you how to sell yourself. Jay takes to the skies to buy a foot tanner. Cristaly refuses to invent a device to tell you when your ice cubes are ready. Visit our Twitter for organizations you should donate to instead of us!

What's a chony, you ask? You'll find out! This month, Alicia demystifies your US taxes. Jay lets our little ponies out of the stables. Cristaly digs into some crimes and starts a movement - #NotMyKingKoopa. CONTENT WARNINGS: Talk of marijuana use.

It's time to kick back! Work your way through the entire LitS back-catalog! You've literally got nothing better to do! This month, Alicia AND Cristaly coach you through your new indoor life. Jay brings you back to your roots - food and TV. Cristaly transforms.

We're back, babey! This month, Alicia invites a very special guest on the show, and she tells us how to cyber. Jay takes a look at the world's most fabulous feline - thanks to his boyfriend Ian for the topic suggestion! Cristaly makes us feel the love.

The holidays have come to call, and with them, a brand new VR/ASMR/RPG experience from our Game Master buddy Patrick. With a little help from Jack Frost, three classic Christmas characters engage in the REAL war on Christmas. See our website for full music credits - happy new year! Check out Patrick’s main podcast, Cast About, at castsaga.com.

This week, Alicia solicits advice from US. Jay ridicules a bunch of big balloons. Cristaly gets the jump on naming the 2010s. Happy Thanksgiving!

This week, Alicia coaches us on medical self-advocacy. Jay does NOT do research, but DOES talk to a teen. Cristaly investigates the memes of Minions.

This month, Alicia tells us how to get a reference from Big Bird. Jay goes on a public television journey. Cristaly challenges us, numerically.

This month, Alicia refuses to triage your medical problems, but DOES tell you how to. Jay gets intimate with the life of a nice, shirtless bear. Cristaly blows Kevin McAllister out of the water. CONTENT WARNINGS: Some talk of Smokey Bear pornography in pretty NC-17 terms.

This month, the Duolingo Owl comes to collect. Alicia makes sure we eat. Jay defends a pink man's sleep. Cristaly ascends to godhood. Kirby got a butthole?

This week, we sing in you, muse, the ballad of T-Bone. Alicia prepares for the worst. Jay weaves a tale of father and son. Cristaly graces us with new titles. PSA: As of this release, we'll be releasing the show MONTHLY! Look out for new episodes on the 20th of each month. Thanks for being such a great listener!

This week, we get pretty horny - but we're VERY safe about it! Alicia debunks some sexual stigmas. Jay coins new gay stereotypes. Cristaly reveals her psychic side. CONTENT WARNINGS: Lots of sex talk, an unfortunate amount of discussing food re: sex. Music Sampled (for educational purposes): "Eggs" by The Roches, from The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure.

This week, we learn what it takes to be a master. Alicia checks their balances. Jay defends Pikachu. Cristaly takes Alicia on the journey of a lifetime. Music sampled (for educational purposes only): "Littleroot Town", "Professor Birch's Laboratory", "Battle! Rival", "Help Me!", and "Wild Pokemon Battle" from Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, composed by Junichi Masuda.

This week, we celebrate our FIFTIETH episode... conventionally. Alicia offers some etiquette for a good time. Jay goes back to Schaumburg. Cristaly gets revenge on the Brothers Property.

This week, Alicia demands we throw away our vegetable peelers. Jay denounces the military for what it has done to Kelly. Cristaly develops a new recipe... for love.

This week, Alicia advises you to NOT bone your car. Jay takes an anthropological dive into the early 00s. Cristaly interrogates our identities. CONTENT WARNINGS: Fleshlight (the sex toy) discussion.

Black Friday goes wrong. Very, very wrong. Music used by Lucas King, Josh Lippi and the Overtimers, Ugonna Onyekwe, Jingle Punks, Doug Maxwell and Media Right Productions, Twin Musicom, Freedom Trail Studio, Density and Time, Kevin MacLeod, and Mikos Da Gawd.

This week, we open up with some hot "What The Fox Say" discourse: It's GOOD! Alicia gives some invaluable lessons on caring for your large tamagotchi. Jay looks at some photos. Cristaly takes a stand. CONTENT WARNINGS: Talk of body horror (skin removal, grotesque pimple growth, etc). But only in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Music sampled (for educational purposes): "Massachusetts" and "The Fox" by Ylvis.

This week, someone removes their shirt on mic (NOT in a sexy way). Alicia administers the world's WORST quiz. Jay goes to the happiest place. Cristaly experiences fear. Music sampled (for educational purposes only): "Big Rock" by Mike Cross, "Echolocation" by JumpStart's Batney Ears, and "The Road of Trials" by Austin Wintroy.

This week, Cristaly gets revenge for the Kingdom Hearts episode. Alicia and Jay are a captive audience, so strap in to learn about rhythm games, love, and 25 girls. CONTENT WARNINGS: Discussion of menstruation. For a full list of songs used, check out our website - adultsintheory.com!

This week, Alicia instructs proper tenant behavior. Jay asks about your meridian response. Cristaly makes our dreams come twue. CONTENT WARNINGS: Talk of sex and orgasms in the context of ASMR.

This week, one of us would really like to talk about Fruits Basket. Alicia gets you to grow that good herb. Jay scouts the spookiest breakfast haunt. Cristaly checks in with everyone's butts. CONTENT WARNINGS: Jokey talk about suckin' dick, brief mental health discussion (in the context of mindfulness).

This week, we ring in the new year with some bad news from Neopets HQ. But we bring the mood right back up as Alicia gives tips on how to establish new habits! Jay runs too close to the sun. Cristaly practices her ult. The news theme is "News Theme 2", by Audionautix, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good Smash! Alicia debunks some travel myths. Jay packs on the cheer. Cristaly encourages our sinful holiday behavior. CONTENT WARNINGS: Talk of semen, talk of sex (not explicit acts, but in the context of fuck/marry/kill). Music sampled (for educational purposes): "It's In Every One of Us" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by John Denver and the Muppets, "The First Noel" by The Blenders, "Christmas Makes Me Cry" by Kacey Musgraves, and "Si no me dan de beber lloro" by El Gran Combo.

Johnny, Johnny, yes, Papa? Doing surveillance? No, Papa! Alicia offers the perks of not being a wallflower. Jay dips into the holiday paint. Cristaly leads us to a triple-A hit. Music sampled (for educational purposes): "Every Day Can't Be Christmas" from Elmo Saves Christmas and "Stories" from Beauty and the Beast 2. CONTENT WARNING: The concept of the Grinch fucking, discussion of surveillance culture, urine mention.

This week, we dive into an immersive simulation of the real Black Friday shopping experience. Guest and Game Master (General Manager?) Patrick guides three moms - Amanda, Shannon, and Mary Jolene - through a harrowing gauntlet of sales. Join them as they manipulate, race, and cry their way to ultimate savings! Music sampled (for educational purposes): "Goodnight, Goodnight, Don't Forget the Fire Extinguisher" by Michael Convertino (written for The Santa Clause), "Santa Baby" by Michael Buble, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey, and a royalty-free O Holy Night. Be sure to check out Patrick's main podcast, Cast About, at www.castsaga.com/cast-about/ - and Happy Black Friday!

This week, we try to kickstart the holidays, but get pretty quickly shot down. Alicia espouses the disgusting importance of credit scores. Jay holds a vendiddy against a certain Kong. Cristaly pilots a sitcom. Music sampled (for educational purposes): "Theme Song," "Eddie, Let Me Go Back to My Home," "The Mirror Never Lies," "Metal Head," and "Somebody Get My Teeth Back" from the short-lived Donkey Kong Country TV show.

This week, we kick it off with the scariest news of the year, and it doesn't get much lighter. Alicia gives us some helpful tooth advice, against our better judgment. Jay remains terrified but respectful of haunted houses. Cristaly takes us on a creepy journey. CONTENT WARNINGS: Discussion of dentistry and teeth stuff, mentions of dental surgery, discussion of tooth trauma (teeth getting knocked out, etc.), vore mentions.

This, week, it's an all-themed episode as we take you into the world of your OWN imagination! Alicia tells you how to run your own dungeon. Jay thanks his father for all he's contributed to the world. Cristaly categorizes all of our past LitS characters by morality.

This week, Alicia reminds us to never trust banks. Jay take us on a musical tour-de-American-Europe. Cristaly makes our wildest birthday dreams come true. Music sampled (for educational purposes): Lutist Jacob Heringman on Les Canards Chantants' "Now, O Now," "What Child Is This?" with YouTuber and lyrist rittajp, "Woodsong Wanderlust" by hammered dulcimer artist Joshua Messick, "Spring Dawn in the Snowy Mountains" with guzheng player June Chen, herald trumpeter Randy Dunn, "Road to Lisdoornvarna" with violist Ernst Stolz, "Praefatio de Ascensione Domini" with serpent player Douglas Yeo, "Annie Laurie" with YouTuber and contrabass serpent player thetubameister, "Aequilibrium" by hurdy-gurdy player Andrey Vinogradov, and a krumhorn ensemble with Piffaro, The Renaissance Band.

This week, amid some mic issues, Alicia gets one up on LinkedIn. Jay unravels the mystery of one burger clown and his dark, dark past. Cristaly calls attention to a car's butt. CONTENT WARNINGS: Mentions of sex.

This week, we collectively kickstart a union. Get ready to be represented, boys. Alicia offers some helpful tips for remembering names and pronouns. Jay asserts with near certainty that Hello Kitty is not enslaved. Cristaly takes a page out of Doc Brown's book. CONTENT WARNINGS: IUDs, and Cristaly talks about jerking off a fish, unfortunately.

We're on a journey this episode, boys... a journey to the sea. Well, the waterfall. Well, the shower. It's time to recreate a tumblr post and double our crew size - saddle up, mateys.

This week, we're back with a vengeance, LOTS of Hatsune Miku talk, and a 2x speed increased version of Nyan Cat. Sorry. Alicia gives some tasty tips. Jay sings a swan song for the intentionally understuffed. Cristaly explores a cryptic company. Yamaha lore music is "Healing" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. (http://incompetech.com/)

This week, Alicia offers some advice on standing your ground (and don't let any cops tell you otherwise). Jay uses his degree, for once. Cristaly gets to know us better. CONTENT WARNINGS: Blood donation, axe murder, cops. Music sampled (for educational purposes): "So Long Farewell" from The Sound of Music. The movie.

This week, our show is no longer a twenty-something, which means we're cancelled. Bye! Alicia offers some advice on adopting a little friend. Jay dives back into the culinary world. Cristaly remembers what it's like to have a child. THIRTY! CONTENT WARNINGS: Mention of cats vomiting, Tamagotchi death, pregnancy mention, suicide mention.

This week, Alicia goes Back to Nature, and teaches us a campfire song about poop. Jay tries to debunk a conspiracy, but instead, finds a really good friend. Cristaly offers some advice on how to spice up your dating profile. Music sampled (for educational purposes): "Run Away With Me," "Your Type," "Emotion," "Curiosity," and "Tug of War," all by Carly Rae Jepsen.

This week, Jaxy kind of hijacks the show (with help from a friend) while Lyxcratis and Xialica stand by. He demands you answer a few questions: What would YOU do if your best friend left you for Donald and Goofy? Is it even possible to have more than two friends? And just WHAT is Minnie Mouse up to? Find out in this exclusive E3 pre-show - that is now being released as an E3 post-show - all about Square Enix and Disney's Great Mistake. Find Beau(x) on Twitter @beaupirrone! Music sampled (for educational purposes): "Simple and Clean" by Utada Hikaru.

This week, Alicia encourages you to do do something for yourself! Jay looks for a Guy on Fieri, but actually just finds a really nice chef who loves his jerky. Cristaly espouses some very, very, VERY aesthetic dentistry (and steals Alicia's job).

This week, Alicia fine-tunes your resume. Jay learns one very fruity way to rank your pornography. Cristaly misses the opportunity for some discounted dildos. Chill the fuck out, Anne Rice! CONTENT WARNINGS: Sex toy mention, discussions of sex (in the context of rating fanfiction porn), mentions of fanfiction with rape/noncon, a horrible mention of one fic where Mario characters having sex in a kind of... gorey way? We're so sorry.

This week, Alicia offers some solace for the joblorn. Jay goes back to the mall for a romp around everyone's edgy fantasies. Cristaly hosts a show within a show (also, prom is lethal, and it can kill you). PromCast theme by Freedom Trail Studio.

Beware the McStabber. CONTENT WARNINGS: Well, stabbing. Music used by Josh Lippi and the Overtimers, Freedom Trail Studio, Biz Baz Studio, Ugonna Onyekwe, Unicorn Heads, and Sir Cubworth.

This week, Jay would like to apologize for almost scaring Cristaly off the show. He didn't mean it. But, to be fair, the result is pretty funny. Alicia encourages us to pick up an old hobby. Jay dissects pop culture's most horrible merchandizing stunt. Cristaly makes (and then very quickly breaks) a promise.

This week, Alicia begs you to do your civic duty. Jay investigates the tragic rise and fall of his favorite wildlife simulator-slash-eatery. Cristaly forces us back to our roots. CONTENT WARNINGS: Brief mention of pedophiles, poop mentions. Music sampled (for educational purposes): "Evening" by Toshio Masuda.

This week, Steve Jobs ALMOST claims Cristaly for the nether realm, but we shout him down. Alicia promotes Nyasporin, a hot new first aid product. Jay gets mad about a self-righteous web-slinging man. Cristaly mourns a 1055. CONTENT WARNINGS: Mentions of eye injuries (in the context of first aid care), discussion of cut/wound care, blood mentions. Music samples (for educational purposes): "Try It And See" by Rita Pavone (written by Andrew Lloyd Webber), "King Herod's Song" by Bruce Dow (also written by Andrew Lloyd Webber), "Jellicle Song for Jellicle Cats" by Cats: 1981 Original London Cast (written by - wouldn’t you know it - Andrew Lloyd Webber).