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Episode 41: I'm the Pants Lawyer (Thurídur Einarsdóttir ft. Sebastían)

You're not as cool as Thurídur Einarsdóttir. Or Sebastían, for that matter. Join us for some Icelandic history!

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! Sebastían (he/him/she/her) regales us with the story of a woman who was a fisherman, a sea captain, and…an amateur detective?! Learn about Þuríður (Anglicized as Thurídur) Einarsdóttir with us! Plus, Rissa tells us why the three wise…

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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!

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! Clio recommends you buy your beloved a snail. Science had a pokemon on her desk. Rissa wants you to forget Marvel. If you buy Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology, don’t forget to go to your local bookstore or Bookshop.org! Check out this snail hunting down…

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

Episode 39: All About the Hubris, Baby! (Analyzing Jurassic Park II) You want to make a park full of undead dinosaurs? Well, don't do that.

At long last! We’re back with part two of our Jurassic Park series! Join us as we look upon the works of foolish scientists and capitalists and say Hey…Don’t Do That. Rissa inexplicably has mom energy. Science is certainly not Ian Malcolm. Clio just wants Chris Pratt to ride a dinosaur. Find us on Twitter @liberal_arents and on instagram @theliberalarents!

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

Have you ever been stalked by a velociraptor? Are you in love with Dr. Alan Grant? Then this episode is for you! 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! Clio has great news. Rissa thinks we should play God a little, for the megafauna. Science was a kid with a dinosaur book. Episode 38: Pro-Vax Chicken Nuggets…

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Episode 37: Ruin the Stone (Birthstones II)

37: Ruin the Stone 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! #podcast #podernfamily #history #science

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 to talk about death rays. Rissa is feeling very validated by confused historical…

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Episode 36: Blame God for Snails (Birthstones I)

Episode 36: Blame God for Snails (Birthstones I) Check out our florescent rings, our snail teeth, and a fun new game called Science or Nonsense!

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! Clio is a sneaky mom. Rissa is thinking like a medieval monk. Science is “mining”…

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

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.

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.

Science is never going back to…

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

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 talk to him! Prometheus knows what's up!

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 talk to him. Not worth it! Prometheus knew what was up!

Clio gets political.…

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Me @ Greek Myth: 

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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!

Welcome to The Liberal Aren’ts, where we ask hard-hitting questions: Do Viruses Have Aristotelian Souls? Why So Many Heads And Arms? Did You Do The Sex Correctly? What’s The Greek Version Of A Bacchanalia? Do I Like You Well Enough To Break The Law For You? And MORE.

Science names things that are fake. Rissa stans Hestia. Clio’s problem is other people’s taxes.

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For decades, the medical community has ignored mountains of evidence to wage a cruel and futile war on fat people, poisoning public perception and ruining millions of lives. It's time for a new paradigm.

“Diets do not work. Not just paleo or Atkins or Weight Watchers or Goop, but all diets. Since 1959, research has shown that 95 to 98 percent of attempts to lose weight fail and that two-thirds of dieters gain back more than they lost. The reasons are biological and irreversible. “

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

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

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

(I promise this is a good episode, stick with us.)

Science is falling asleep actively. Rissa is just naturally mythic. Clio is throwing shade at a textbook.

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

An episode about making literature, featuring special guest Jarod K. Anderson of @CryptoNature!

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.

Clio thinks the University of Michigan is a scam. Jarod thinks Literature just steals what it likes. Science can publish that anywhere. Rissa can be mean…Once.

Publish your work! Duotro…

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News update!

Bad news: the newest episode of The Liberal Aren'ts will be a day late, coming out on Thursday. Good news: We have an amazing special guest: author and podcaster Jarod K. Anderson! We can't wait for you to hear this show.

Bad news: the newest episode of The Liberal Aren’ts will be a day late, coming out on Thursday.

Good news: We have an amazing special guest: author and podcaster Jarod K. Anderson! We can’t wait for you to hear this show.

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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!

It’s a bumper crop of things we’re into! Movies! Book sales! Breakfast! Reading again!

Clio sees through nefarious sales pitches. Rissa likes philosophy again. Science tells her middle school self to shut up.

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Takin' Another Break

Takin' Another Break! Things are crazy! But your lovely hosts will be back soon with a special edition of The Liberal Aren'ts!

Things are crazy! But your lovely hosts will be back soon with a special edition of The Liberal Aren’ts! ❤

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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!

Listen, podcasting is not an exact science, and this is not exactly Science’s episode. Editing is good, fam, just remember that.

Rissa hates moist innards. Science promises no death this time. Clio nearly poisons herself with tea.

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Extra Credits video on Bandwidth Crunch

How to Make a Radio

“Voting Day” by Son of Laughter

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