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The Liberal Aren'ts
by Hannah Nester, Rissa Willis, Hannah Wright
A podcast about post-graduate life and the things we would study if someone were paying us.
Episodes
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Episode 41: I’m the Pants Lawyer (Thurídur Einarsdóttir ft. Sebastían)
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! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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And They Were Both Walruses (Norse Mythology I)
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! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 39: All About the Hubris, Baby! (Analyzing Jurassic Park II)
It's all about the hubris here at Jurassic Park, baby! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 38: Pro-Vax Chicken Nuggets (Analyzing Jurassic Park I)
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! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show...
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Episode 37: Ruin the Stone (Birthstones II)
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...
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Episode 36: Blame God for Snails (Birthstones I)
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,...
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Episode 35: Disney Lied To You (Greek Mythology III)
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…
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Episode 34: We Are Out of Fur (Greek Mythology II)
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…
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Episode 33 – Set Up Shop In Zeus’ Head (Greek Mythology I)
Were you a mythology nerd as a kid? Prepare to have your child-safe stories dismantled! It's time for Greek mythology! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 32 – Myth-Understood (The Philosophy of Mythology)
IT'S TIME TO MEET THE NOUN CLOWN, CHILDREN!!!! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 31 – How Dare You Defy God’s Rain! (Publishing Sci-fi and Fantasy ft. Jarod K. Anderson)
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. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode...
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Episode 30 – Oceans 2: Ramen Heist (What We’re Into Mega-Episode)
We're back! And we're full of recommendations! Come hear EVERYTHING we're into! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 29 – How To Hack The Radio (Physics and Early History of Radio I)
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! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 28 – Why Is It Always Mustafa? (History of Turkey VII)
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? The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every…
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Episode 27 – The IKEA of Insects (Bees and Beekeeping ft. Adam Brandt)
Got a hankerin' for a hive? Amazed by apiology? Bewitched by beekeeping? Join us for this special episode featuring guest host Adam Brandt! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Bonus – Story Time with Clio
While you’re waiting for the next episode, why not let Clio regale you with some awkward workplace anecdotes? The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Mini Episode 3 – Our State Dinosaur Is a Clam (More Fun Facts!)
Mini Episode 3 - Our State Dinosaur Is a Clam. Come attack a stack of fun facts! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 26 – All the Jails at Once (Philosophy of Video Games III)
NOW That's What I Call Fanfic! And what Rissa calls a self-involved interactive fiction! And what most people call video games! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 25 – I Refuse to Elaborate on Yogurt Enemas (History of Cereal)
This episode has it all. Religion. Sex. Ancient manners. Jackhammers. Arguments about milk. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Bonus: Roxelana! (History of Turkey VII.5)
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! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 24 – Hey Pope Urban II, You Missed (History of Turkey VII)
Some things in human history never change, like royal fratricide, or teenagers making bad life choices. Come hear some history! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 23 – Hollywood: The Ancient Curse (History of Silent Film)
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! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and...
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Episode 22 – It’s Fiction-ception! (Philosophy of Video Games II)
Time for more fiction philosophy with Rissa! Plus doggos, dinosaurs, announcements, and a word from our podcast buddy Best Forevers! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 21 – Release an Albatross At Your Wedding (Philosophy of Video Games I)
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?? The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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Episode 20 – Guys, I’m a Coffee Plant (History and Science of Coffee)
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. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 19 – DO Pay Attention to the Man Behind The Curtain! (History of Turkey VI)
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...
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Mini Episode: I Thought Everyone Knew About the Emu Wars (Fun Facts Mega Episode)
Oops! All fun facts! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 18 – The Most Normal Thing Out of the Cold War (Parasocial Relationships)
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. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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Episode 17 – Tell Me More About the Boodle Gang (Tourist’s Guide To Prohibition III)
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...
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Mini Episode – Run Away and Start Over (Thanksgiving Special)
It's all Turkey's fault. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 16 – Get a Better Mailman (History of Turkey V)
This week, Clio takes us back to Turkey. Sort of. The long way. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 15 – Beware the Ides of Podcasting (Religion in Dragon Age)
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. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes...
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Episode 14 – That’ll Burn Out Your Nose Hairs (Tourist’s Guide to Prohibition II)
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. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast.…
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Episode 13 – The Entire Internet is a Creative Writing Project (Solar Eclipse Fun Facts)
Sometimes The Liberal Aren'ts brings you dense, inscrutable academic jargon and in-depth historical analysis. And sometimes we bring you this. Enjoy! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 12 – A Song of Fire and Ice Cream Trucks (Joan of Arc in Art)
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…
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Episode 11 – All Songs Are Breakup Songs (Tourist’s Guide to Prohibition I)
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…
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Episode 10 – Santa Claus Was In Jail?? (History of Turkey IV)
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. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack...
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Episode 8 – Rap Neutral (Joan of Arc III)
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...
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Episode 8 – Caesar Oleogustus (Chemistry of Taste)
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??? The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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Episode 7 – Beans Are People Too (History of Turkey III)
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. The Liberal...
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Episode 6 – A Shocking Number of PB&J’s (Joan of Arc II)
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...
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Episode 5 – Do. Not. Lick the Frogs. (Chemistry of Poison)
Listen, just because we’re talking about counterfeit watches and poison doesn’t make us criminals. We’re just…really curious people. Yeah, we’ll go with that. Clio gets a new job. Science bans ice cream. Rissa doesn’t want to read. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes...
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Episode 4 – My Son, Apatosaurus (History of Turkey 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...
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Episode 3 – But I Believe Her (Joan of Arc I)
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. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and…
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News Update!!!
Where did The Liberal Aren’ts go? Science gives you the scoop! The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 2 – Poop Trail to the Pacific (Benjamin Rush, Revolutionary-Era Doctor)
Someday we'll figure out how long these episodes are meant to be. Clio talks Trek. Science considers the duality of man. Rissa wants a burger and a beer. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://theliberalarents.com/
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Episode 1: One Seriously Old Superpower (History of Turkey I)
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. The Liberal Aren'ts is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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A podcast about post-graduate life and the things we would study if someone were paying us.
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Hannah Nester, Rissa Willis, Hannah Wright
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