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 | 513 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceComedy | |||
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Awe?! You can study this? You can, and it turns out it’s really important for our mental health. Dr. Dacher Keltner, the legendary UC Berkeley psychology professor, author, and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, lent us some time t... more
Wineries vs. vineyards. Metal vs. oak. DIY wine. Carbonic fermentation situations? Enologists
Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó – co-owners of the boutique California winery Camins2Dreams – join us to chat about how grapes are harvested, why some are jui... more
To chill or not to chill? That is the question. And then a bunch more questions. Thankfully, author, winemaker, sommelier, and Enology expert, André Hueston Mack is on hand to explain Old World vs. New World wines, corks vs. caps, red, rosé, orange, ... more
Listen. Sometimes we like to shake it up. So while we’re finishing up next week’s episode, I decided to open a sound file and spilled only secrets. This was an exercise in just chilling with you, and not editing a thing. Think of it as my exposure th... more
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- Making learning fun!
Ologies is the perfect mix of science and personality. Alie is hilarious, genuinely curious and somehow makes even the most niche topics feel fascinating and accessible.
Her charm and endearing weirdo energy make you feel like you are learning with a friend who knows all the wrong questions you’re too afraid to ask.
My secret is that Alie’s secrets are one of my fave parts of the show.
Apple Podcasts5Poukie Bear
Canada23 days ago - Your Secrets Episode
Long time listener first time reviewer. Loved this Episode! Fear not Alie all the reasons I have been a long time listener were all there in this episode, Intelligence, Humor, and your passion all shown through this unrehearsed, unedited episode. Thank you❣️
Apple Podcasts5Artbb
United States24 days ago - Secrets
From one Ward to another: So good! I wish I were still in LA so I could meet you for coffee and be your friend and pretend to be your sister :)
Apple Podcasts5LolacolasUnited States24 days ago - Because raccoons
Alie, I hope you live and podcast forever (or at least until I die, or another 20 years or so). Because you make ALL your topics so interesting — I think the first I heard to had to do with trains, I had really zero interest, but then who knew they could be so interesting? — I am a die-hard fan who can’t stop telling friends and fam about you.
And now, remembering you did something wonderful about raccoons, and one has just established a latrine in my front yard, I am SO grateful I can pull u... more
Apple Podcasts5MarionSueUnited States25 days ago - Alie is an absolute delight!
I’ve loved Ologies for years! Alie does such a wonderful job exploring Ology topics but her engaging nature, contagious excitement and personal touches are what brings me back, time and again. Unedited or edited, planned or extemporaneous, she is always a delight. Thanks for doing what you do Alie! It means so much to all of us.
Apple Podcasts5ZillanisUnited States25 days ago
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Spotify | #168 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #3 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #125 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #214 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #127 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is Ologies about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners tune in for accessible science storytelling hosted by a charismatic science communicator who interviews researchers, educators, and practitioners across a wide range of disciplines. Episodes blend rigorous topic exploration with personal anecdotes, humorous interludes, and practical takeaways, from deep dives into biology and ecology to discussions on health, physics, and culture. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex science for general audiences while spotlighting underrepresented or niche fields, often accompanied by vivid field stories and hands-on demonstrations. The show stands out for its curious breadth, guest variety, and a playful, conversational tone that makes dense topics feel approachable and enterta... more
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1. Smologies with Alie Ward
2. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
3. Radiolab
4. Science Vs
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Recent guests on Ologies include:
1. Tara Gomez
2. Mireia Taribó
3. André Hueston Mack
4. Cyler Conrad
5. Rachel Zoffness
6. Dr. Ziva Cooper
7. Dr. Caroline Melly
8. Ziva Cooper
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