The Liberal Artists

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Well, it’s come to this…Wars vs. Trek. Lightsabers vs. Phasers. Shipping Luke X Han vs. Shipping Kirk X Spock. There can only be one…or can they coexist? Kaylie, Bodio, and Gibby travel to the Final Frontier and a galaxy far, far away to discuss the cultural impact and philosophies of both legendary science fiction franchises. Perhaps they can finally answer t...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Grab your Pip-Boy, your RadAway, and your Fancy Lad Snack Cakes because it's time to crawl out through the fallout! Bodio, Kaylie, and Fallout super-fan Gibby are here to examine the new adaptation of the beloved game series. But does it live up to the hype? Should you look forward to life in a Vault? And how is Walton Goggins just so good at playing dirt...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! What a quaint little episode we have here, fully of quirks and whimsy. Hopefully nothing horribly violent or depressing happens during the duration! Bodio, Gibby, and Kaylie dive into the perfectly symmetrical world of Wes Anderson, one of today's most acclaimed directo- , er, auteurs, to take a look at his films' aesthetics, pacing, and rapid-fire w...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! The future is here…2019. What could it bring us? Flying cars, intergalactic travel, maybe even morally questionable authority figures (well, at least one of those things was realistic)? Bodio, Kaylie, and Gibby dive into the sci-fi classic Blade Runner and its highly-praised sequel  Blade Runner 2049 to talk about their influence on the cyberpunk genre and the...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Ready for more scary stories? Given he's zooted on Benadryl, Bodio definitely isn’t ready, but Kaylie and Gibby certainly are! This week, the trio takes a look at Jordan Peele's three modern classics to discuss what makes him a great director and storyteller. Also included: sleepy girl mocktails, tomato hacks, and H A T M A N.

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! An episode coming out a day late? Pretty cringe, bro. Kaylie, Bodio, and Gibby explore the varieties of this widely discussed sensation in the media world, whether it's the intentional variety ( The Office, American Idol ) or the earnest and passionate, yet awkward and confusing kind (see all of our fan-fiction and self-inserts from 2007 onwards). Is it a...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Grab your snacks, bundle up in that blanket, and prepare to become a true couch potato because we're in for a television marathon! In this 60th Episode Spectacular*, Bodio, Gibby, and Kaylie chat about their favorite television shows and why they make it so easy to say, "Just one more episode..." Also included: Kirby with a gun, billionaire jerk...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! As Gibby, Kaylie, and Bodio awaken from hibernation, they return to their roots...weeb stuff. In this episode, they dive into Netflix's Beastars , a slice of life/teen drama/psychological thriller/murder mystery that shifts tones and genres at the wag of a tail. But why is it so hard to put down? Why is the wolf so sad? Do the allegories mean anything? An...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Merry Christmas! Bodio, Kaylie, and Gibby have rushed to the living room to find a bevy of presents from Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment under the tree, including their Christmas classics such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, and The Little Drummer Boy. Bo would've honestly preferred a lump of coal. Why have these...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! It’s the holiday season, so you ought to get cozy and settle in on the couch for a relaxing night watching an American Christmas classic. Why yes, It’s a Wonderful Life would be a great choice! As Kaylie, Gibby, and guest host Ian can see, there’s nothing to worry about when you're watching this feel-good story, There's no chance at all that the film...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Happy Turkey Day! What's more frightening than having uncomfortable conversations at the dinner table with your relatives? How about three more terrifying tales presented by Guillermo del Toro? Bodio, Kaylie, and Gibby break down these scary stories and talk about the defining elements of this anthology, as well as the entire horror genre. Also included:...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! The calendar may say November, but to Bodio, Gibby, and Kaylie, it's still spooky season! In this episode, the trio opens up the Cabinet of Curiosities, Guillermo del Toro's collection of unsettling tales from across the globe. And by across the globe...we mean mostly New England. But beware, this cavalcade of nightmares contains all your fears: zomb...

Good morning, afternoon, evening...and night! Prepare yourself for unending darkness...and fun! Just in time for spooky season, Gibby, Bodio, and Kaylie are here to break down the first season of Castlevania: Nocturne, the successor to the modern animated classic. So grab your cross and a bucket of holy water, because the Vampire Messiah is on her way! Also included: Kaylie's wedding post-gam...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Wedding bells will ring, wedding bells will chime, but first we have an episode, it's  Liberal Artists time! Join Bodio, Gibby, and bride-to-be Kaylie on a matrimony-themed episode where they dive deep into the origins of wedding dresses, the direct impacts of TV and movies on real-life weddings, and why Bridesmaids is the best wedding movie of the bunch....

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Life can be so very tumultuous, full of unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes, it's just nice to kick back, relax, and watch something you've seen a thousand times or so. This episode, Kaylie, Gibby, and Bodio discuss their favorite comfort movies, shows, and games. What makes comfort media so engaging even after your 47th viewing? What happens when...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! No one's in the chair right now, so why not come grab a shave from your old pal Sweeney? As a new season of the year approaches, so too does a new cast recording of a Broadway classic, starring none other than the man with the golden pipes, Josh Groban. But how does he compare to the Sweeneys of old? Join Gibby, Kaylie, and special guest host Ian as they...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Break out the party hats and pop the champagne because we've just hit the big 5-0! Whether it's your first time tuning in or your 50th, thank you for listening to these three geeks over the past two years. In this freewheeling episode, Bodio, Kaylie, and Gibby discuss some of their experiences and perspectives on performance, improv, and artistry. Al...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening, Barbie! The smash-hit of the summer has raked in tons of cash and inspired endless threads of online discourse, easily cementing itself as the most memorable movie of the year so far. Only one problem: Bodio hasn't seen it. Tune in as Kaylie and Gibby try to convince him to watch it while they discuss its complex themes, brilliant writing, and horses. And...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! As we all wait for the pink-shaded Barbenheimer bomb to drop upon our collective culture, Kaylie shares her adoration for a Disney Channel animated classic, Lilo and Stitch: The Series! Gibby and Bodio join in on the fun by discussing the merits of the show as both a spin-off and a Pokemon knockoff that's actually good. Also included: a disgusted Aladdin,...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Happy Independence Day!  It’s the perfect time of year to talk about summer blockbusters, so why not watch… Independence Day?  The 1996 smash sensation has it all- 90s Will Smith, lots of explosions, and a big, dumb story, the perfect complement to the season of hot dog eating contests and blowing your fingers off. Tune in as Bodio, Kaylie, and Gibby discuss w...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! The Writers Guild of America remains on strike! How does a Writers Strike affect an entire industry? What happened in previous work stoppages in the entertainment centers of America? And why are our hosts ready to throw down with the executives from HBO Max…excuse us, Max. Join Bodio, Kaylie, and Gibby as they answer all these questions and more! Also included...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Bodio is trapped in the Quantum Realm (or perhaps the Phantom Zone since he’s a DC fan), so Gibby and Kaylie take the opportunity to continue their summertime quest of covering the Marvel Cinematic Universe one phase at a time. This time, they’re exploring Phase 2, the middle child of the Infinity saga. And though it can be an awkward, overlooked middle siblin...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Happy early Pride Month! In celebration, Bodio, Gibby, and Kaylie are taking a look at the 1996 classic  The Birdcage,  a comedy of errors, drag, and very tight booty shorts. How does it hold up? Why is it considered a milestone movie? And will Gibby ever get "We Are Family" out of his head? No, in fact, he will not. Also included: Con-Grad-U-Lations...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Welcome to a super special episode of TLA where Bodio and Kaylie interview Geneva Willis and Tori Chancellor, two of the three writers of The Party. The show is a brilliant web series about an eccentric D&D party and all the comedy, drama, and rules lawyer-ing that goes down when a new member enters the tavern. They discuss the challenges of adapting TTRPG...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Bodio, Gibby, and Kaylie are back on the dusty trail this week, this time riding with 2023's re-imagining of the world of Gunsmoke, Trigun Stampede! How does this series deviate from the 1998 classic? Where does it succeed and fail? How many times will Bodio and Gibby complain about something giving off "sadboi vibes?" Tune your glorified dune b...