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!

And They Were Both Walruses (Norse Mythology I)

Oct 14th, 2021 1h 5m

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!

Episode 39: All About the Hubris, Baby! (Analyzing Jurassic Park II)

May 26th, 2021 1h 10m

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

Episode 38: Pro-Vax Chicken Nuggets (Analyzing Jurassic Park I)

Feb 24th, 2021 45m 52s

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!

Episode 37: Ruin the Stone (Birthstones II)

Jan 6th, 2021 50m 8s

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 goin

Episode 36: Blame God for Snails (Birthstones I)

Dec 16th, 2020 52m 53s

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

Episode 35: Disney Lied To You (Greek Mythology III)

Nov 18th, 2020 47m 42s

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'

Episode 34: We Are Out of Fur (Greek Mythology II)

Oct 31st, 2018 1h 4m

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

Episode 33 – Set Up Shop In Zeus’ Head (Greek Mythology I)

Oct 18th, 2018 1h 8m

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

Episode 32 – Myth-Understood (The Philosophy of Mythology)

Sep 19th, 2018 1h 5m

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

Episode 31 – How Dare You Defy God’s Rain! (Publishing Sci-fi and Fantasy ft. Jarod K. Anderson)

Sep 6th, 2018 54m 6s

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.

Episode 30 – Oceans 2: Ramen Heist (What We’re Into Mega-Episode)

Aug 22nd, 2018 1h 4m

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

Episode 29 – How To Hack The Radio (Physics and Early History of Radio I)

Jul 25th, 2018 1h 2m

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!

Episode 28 – Why Is It Always Mustafa? (History of Turkey VII)

Jul 4th, 2018 1h 5m

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?

Episode 27 – The IKEA of Insects (Bees and Beekeeping ft. Adam Brandt)

Jun 20th, 2018 1h 22m

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

Bonus – Story Time with Clio

Jun 6th, 2018 9m 40s

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 (More Fun Facts!)

May 16th, 2018 42m 20s

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

Episode 26 – All the Jails at Once (Philosophy of Video Games III)

Apr 26th, 2018 1h 9m

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

Episode 25 – I Refuse to Elaborate on Yogurt Enemas (History of Cereal)

Apr 12th, 2018 1h 2m

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

Bonus: Roxelana! (History of Turkey VII.5)

Apr 4th, 2018 10m 3s

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!

Episode 24 – Hey Pope Urban II, You Missed (History of Turkey VII)

Mar 28th, 2018 1h 7m

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

Episode 23 – Hollywood: The Ancient Curse (History of Silent Film)

Mar 14th, 2018 1h 3m

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!

Episode 22 – It’s Fiction-ception! (Philosophy of Video Games II)

Feb 28th, 2018 1h 2m

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

Episode 21 – Release an Albatross At Your Wedding (Philosophy of Video Games I)

Feb 14th, 2018 1h 6m

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??

Episode 20 – Guys, I’m a Coffee Plant (History and Science of Coffee)

Jan 31st, 2018 1h 6m

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.