The Liberal Aren'ts

It's a very special post-Christmas Christmas episode of The Liberal Aren'ts, where we learn about a piece of Icelandic history with our Icelandic friend Sebastían!

Do you love a mythological cow? You're about to! Join us as Rissa regales us with Norse mythology, but first: cursed science facts with Clio!

It's all about the hubris here at Jurassic Park, baby!

Have you ever been stalked by a velociraptor? Does cloning mammoths appeal to you? Are you in love with Dr. Alan Grant? Do you want to learn more about the narrative structure of the Jurassic Park movies? Then this episode is for you!

Are you a hater? Do you google things mid-podcast? Are you genetically predisposed to go fast? Then this is the episode for you! Join us for part two of Clio’s birthstone series. Then we have another round of Science! Or! Nonsense! Clio is going with William the Conqueror on this one. Science is always ready … Continue reading Episode 37: Ruin the Stone (Birthstones II)

What happens when Clio does science? Some extremely cursed science facts, of course! Join us as we are regaled with tales from Clio's day job, as she delights and horrifies us on the science, history, and mythos of the gemstones she works with every day. Plus, a rousing game of our new segment, Science Or Nonsense!

That's right, we're back! And we're talking a lot about ungulates for some reason, including evil horses, poison cows, sexy bulls, and bad, naughty, frat boy centaurs. Join us for the long, long, long (long!!) awaited next installment of Rissa's mythology corner as we learn about Heracles. Plus, a life update in the segment formerly known as Post-Grad Problems.

Happy Halloween! Welcome to this sPoOkY ePiSo — Yeah, no, we forgot this episode was going up on Halloween. It’s not spooky. It’s another edition of Rissa’s Very Chill Story Corner, where we reiterate: do not trust Zeus. Don’t accept gifts from Zeus! Don’t help Zeus hide philandering, don’t fall in love with him, don’t … Continue reading Episode 34: We Are Out of Fur (Greek Mythology II)

Were you a mythology nerd as a kid? Prepare to have your child-safe stories dismantled! It's time for Greek mythology!

IT'S TIME TO MEET THE NOUN CLOWN, CHILDREN!!!!

What even is literature? We just don't know. It's probably made up. Author and podcaster Jarod K. Anderson visits the show to tell us about publishing your work, the nature of literature, and writing for yourself.

We're back! And we're full of recommendations! Come hear EVERYTHING we're into!

What's a tuner? Who was Hertz? What's the difference between sound waves and radio waves? Did video kill the radio star? Listen to find out!

You know that old Johnny Cash standard? It goes like, "Times're rough for a King named Sue/ When you die on crusade and there's nothin' to do/ When your kid's a nerd and your empire falls and--" No? Is that just me?

Got a hankerin' for a hive? Amazed by apiology? Bewitched by beekeeping? Join us for this special episode featuring guest host Adam Brandt!

While you’re waiting for the next episode, why not let Clio regale you with some awkward workplace anecdotes?

Mini Episode 3 - Our State Dinosaur Is a Clam. Come attack a stack of fun facts!

NOW That's What I Call Fanfic! And what Rissa calls a self-involved interactive fiction! And what most people call video games!

This episode has it all. Religion. Sex. Ancient manners. Jackhammers. Arguments about milk.

Join us for this very special BONUS CONTENT, where Clio talks about a famous lady from Ottoman history, and Rissa does her best Borat impression!

Some things in human history never change, like royal fratricide, or teenagers making bad life choices. Come hear some history!

Do you want to join the New Jersey Cinema mob? Do you want to pay 25 cents to see 5 gifs? Do you want to talk about a visual medium in an audio medium? Then this episode, featuring special guest Kaitlyn Thompson, is for you!

Time for more fiction philosophy with Rissa! Plus doggos, dinosaurs, announcements, and a word from our podcast buddy Best Forevers!

How many times can Rissa sneak Lara Croft and Commander Shepherd into a professional academic thesis? How many fun facts can Clio stuff into this episode? How long can Science stay awake??

What's the worst way to make coffee? Imagine it now. Got it? You're wrong, this is way worse. Today Science talks the history, culture, and science of coffee.

I’ll tell you, folks, this was a hard episode to name. Other contenders included, “Spell It For Her In Greek,” “My New Favorite Science Man,” and “My Weight In Gold? Very Good.” Science falls in love. Clio talks…science? Rissa has never been in a public school in her life. Here’s the article that spurred Clio … Continue reading Episode 19 – DO Pay Attention to the Man Behind The Curtain! (History of Turkey VI)

Oops! All fun facts!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! You know, Star Wars season! Clio tells a classic story of a famous Christmas ungulate. Rissa gives relationship advice. Science is in it for a lunch of money.

Today’s episode features the final installment in Science’s Tourist’s Guide to Prohibition, featuring the good, the bad, and the…Star Trek. Clio needs to fill out her classical education. Science encourages some complex thinking. Rissa is simultaneously over and underqualified. Science will be at Podcon this weekend! Hit us up at theliberalarents@gmail.com if you will be … Continue reading Episode 17 – Tell Me More About the Boodle Gang (Tourist’s Guide To Prohibition III)

It's all Turkey's fault.

This week, Clio takes us back to Turkey. Sort of. The long way.

Soothsayer report: this Ide contains a 0% chance of stabbing, unless you are a mage in the game Dragon Age, apparently. Science talks about more things you should not lick. Rissa scrutinizes a fictional religion. Clio wants to art.

Here at The Liberal Aren'ts, we answer the really really tough questions. Like which one of us would win in a fight. Clio disturbs us all mightily with biology. Science will fight you about jazz music. Rissa just wants to hear about gangsters.

Sometimes The Liberal Aren'ts brings you dense, inscrutable academic jargon and in-depth historical analysis. And sometimes we bring you this. Enjoy!

This week, Rissa gets all meta on us by talking about how you can totally misrepresent a religion you don't practice, even if you mean well, George. Science gives a public service announcement. Rissa still believes her. Clio is just...so tired. For info on how to contribute to disaster relief, head over to theliberalarents.com/blog

This week, Science takes a stand: podcasts that touch liquor shall never touch...hers. Mine. Ours. And then she talks about liquor for forty minutes. It's a tourist's guide to Prohibition! Rissa begs for a job. Science has weird music taste, but at least she doesn't blindly make playlists based on keywords, Clio.

This week, Clio takes us through some Christian church history in--you guessed it--Turkey! Observe, as people argue for about 300 years. Rissa pronounces another word. Clio shows us one surefire way to get on the naughty list. Science is intimidating.

This week, Rissa finishes up her series on the life of Joan of Arc. Wow, I hope this story has a happy ending. Science is #WastingHisTime1601. Rissa can't pronounce a single French word correctly. Clio does some internet scrounging. We all donate souls to our local food bank. Not our souls, mind you.

Do you want more words? Sure, we all do! This episode is just chock full of 'em. Clio recommends tactics for the robot uprising. Science talks more about licking stuff. Rissa is..........done???

This week Clio takes us on a wild ride through more than 350 years of ancient history. It's a good thing ancient historians never ever exaggerate or spread misinformation. Ahem. Rissa is in love. Clio introduces a dozen of her very best friends. Science gets a problem solved for once.

This episode is appearing a day early because Science will be driving to Montana all day on Wednesday, and because if the timing is right there may still be time for YOU to support Podcon (where Science will be going in December) at podcon.com! Rissa talks tactics. Clio goes on a diet. Science is psyched … Continue reading Episode 6 – A Shocking Number of PB&J’s (Joan of Arc II)

Clio knows all about history, and in all of her studies, she has never found a worse internet connection than the one that delayed this episode. Also Science's screen broke. But it's finally arrived! Rissa mispronounces 'scimitar.' Clio tells kids to just say no to infamy. Science considers marriage.

We’re back, and nerdier than ever! Science is the French Dolphin. Rissa talks about faith. Clio does paperwork. ENORMOUS THANKS to Tristan at Vintage Lab Tech for creating our theme music! We love it, and we’re so grateful.

Where did The Liberal Aren’ts go? Science gives you the scoop!

Despite technical difficulties, plague, famine, war, and lost headphones, The Liberal Aren'ts presents our first episode. Rissa talks about magic. Clio introduces some new friends. Science needs a hug.