Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie WardVolcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 536 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceComedy | |||
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Thrills. Chills. Hiding behind your hands. It’s officially SPOOKTOBER month with a huge, fascinating (and I promise, mellow) episode on why humans watch horror, and what’s happening in your brain. Not only do we have the author of “Horror on the Brai... more
Basement card games. Fireside reminiscing. Being forced to learn a dance. Does acting like a cornball matter? Will bits save your life? Yes. I got myself to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to talk with research psychologists Dr. Sara ... more
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It’s the Ologies 9th Anniversary episode – and the customary gift is willow. So I reached out to an artist whose work means a lot to me, and convinced world-renowned environmental sculptor Patrick Dougherty to chat about his work, and about willows i... more
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This deserves wayyy more hype. These episodes have become some of the favorite parts of my day, things I’d think wouldn’t be interesting always end up surprising me, and keep me hooked for the whole episode! I’ve even bought a water bear squishmallow because I learned how bad@$$ they are from this podcast! If you like learning new things, even a little bit, then I 100% recommend listening!
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United States15 days ago Been listening to this podcast for years and loved every minute. So much so that it has been named in my masters thesis for keeping me focused during very rough lab work. Thank you Alie for the wonderful learning experience.
Podchaser517 days agochanidalywelleI turn to this podcast when I want to be freshly awed by the world and need some of Alie's positivity and humor.
Podcast Addict5a month agoBibi SangaraOlogies is my go to for all interesting and curious facts. Alie does such a great job of connecting with her guests and matching their enthusiasm. My favorite it how Alie reads my mind and does the follow up research and answers my questions in an aside. Every episode makes me question my career choices and wonder if it's too late to be some sort of ologist.
Podcast Addict5a month agomother of firestarterEven the heavier episodes feel like a comforting swig of something deliciously warm - something else about everything to be fascinated by. Many thanks, Ologies team ❤️
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Spotify | #147 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #2 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #141 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #218 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #108 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is Ologies about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A curious, accessible science show that blends deep-dive conversations with playful storytelling. Across a wide range of topics—from sleep science and menopause to coral biology, chimpanzees, wine, and the psychology of connection—experts and researchers are unpacked in a lively, humor-forward format. Listeners get both rigorous context and engaging anecdotes, often framed around practical takeaways, real-world applications, and the host's characteristic flair for making complex ideas approachable. The program stands out for its breadth of disciplines, celebrity-tinged field trips, and a knack for turning academic topics into entertaining, human-centered conversations that appeal to general audiences and industry pros alike. It probably att... more
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2. Laura Kurtz
3. Patrice Rey
4. Patrick Dougherty
5. Dr. Marshall Shepherd
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7. Danielle Brick
8. Kelley Gullo-Wight
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