The Liberal Aren'ts

Hannah Nester, Rissa Willis, Hannah Wright

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

The Liberal Aren'ts

01/06/22 • 69 min

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 men in your Grandma’s nativity set are diverse despite being manufactured in the seventies!

Clio wants to start a spin-off series. Sebastían always blames the Victorians. Rissa is in love with Þuríður. You can miss Science with those permits.

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

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And They Were Both Walruses (Norse Mythology I)

The Liberal Aren'ts

10/14/21 • 65 min

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 this starfish, it’s totally rad.

“And They Were Both Walruses (Norse Mythology I)”

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

The Liberal Aren'ts

04/04/18 • 10 min

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!

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

The Liberal Aren'ts

05/26/21 • 70 min

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!

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

The Liberal Aren'ts

08/22/18 • 64 min

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.

Get in touch! Email us at [email protected].

If you’re struggling, know that you’re loved. In the United States, you can call 1-800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat. You are not alone.

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

The Liberal Aren'ts

07/25/18 • 62 min

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.

Want to talk to us? Email us at [email protected]!

Extra Credits video on Bandwidth Crunch

How to Make a Radio

“Voting Day” by Son of Laughter

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Bonus – Story Time with Clio

The Liberal Aren'ts

06/06/18 • 9 min

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

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

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07/04/18 • 65 min

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? That’s just me.

Science is proud to be an American. Clio thought you said puppies. Rissa doesn’t know...how to color. She just can’t do it.

Wanna talk to us? Email us at [email protected]!

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

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01/31/18 • 66 min

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.

Rissa shushes middle schoolers. Science pronounces three names wrong and one name right! Clio needs a fish.

The book Science mentioned is Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed the World, by Mark Pendergrast. Check it out!

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