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 | 528 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceComedy | |||
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What happens when you've been sprayed nine times in the face by a skunk? Part 2 with Mephitologist Dr. Jerry Dragoo answers that question. Also on the agenda: pet skunks, lavender skunks, skunk family planning, Pepe Le Pew on trial, why some of us en... more
It’s here. SKUNKS. My dream guest, Dr. Jerry Dragoo of the Institute for the Betterment of Skunks and Skunk Reputations is finally on Ologies, and I can barely contain myself. Come to Albuquerque to meet this Mephitological legend. In this very speci... more
Late night scrolling. Couchlock. Habitual insomnia. You want to sleep — so why won’t you turn off the light, dumplin’? We’ve got someone for that: sleep scientist, globally known PBS correspondent, host of the series Braincraft, and Noctohabitologis... more
Giggles. Pseudopenises. Matriarchies? Media slander. Hyaenidologist Dr. Christine Wilkinson delivers stories about the nature of matrilinearity, hot Lion King gossip, bristle backs, tiny heads, big teeth, animation errors, human-hyena interactions, t... more
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My sister introduced me to this podcast in May, and in less than three months, I have listened to an entire year’s worth of episodes, so I figure it’s high time I rated and reviewed.
It’s amazing to see that Ologies is still going strong after NINE. YEARS. I cannot get enough of it, and I’m excited to see how much more Alie has in store for us (no spoilers!).
Does she still read every review and share one at the beginning of each episode? Maybe I’ll find out in a couple of years…
P.S. Allie, ... more
Apple Podcasts5FWilda
United States5 days ago - Wonderful! Wish there was more.
Ologies is the best podcast I look forward to every week. Learning new things going in depth into such a variety of topics is always a joy. Would have given a sixth star if you upload 7x as much.
Apple Podcasts5Lord ÉpéeUnited States6 days ago - Thanks Alie!
Two years ago, I listened to the Heliology episode and Alie mentioned that there would be a total eclipse in Spain in 2026. I immediately texted my sister that we HAD to go. So, just over two weeks ago, we packed a car and drove 3000 km from Sweden to Spain for an experience that I have dreamed about for most of my life. Of course, we listened to the Heliology episode again the day of the eclipse to hype us up! We just got back home again and I realised that I needed to say thanks to the person ... more
Apple Podcasts5Eelsaa98
Sweden6 days ago - 👍
Super cool pod but could you please do a podcast on theriantrophy an accurate one too pls
Apple Podcasts5Moonpelt🐺🌕
United Kingdom7 days ago - Half-review, half-… elucidation, I guess.
Review bit: Ologies is honestly my favourite “find” of 2026. The episodes on dolorology, emmenology, and culcitology were life-changing (in very different ways), and Alie’s tiny asides tickle my newly unmasked ADHD brain into quivering — deeelicious.
Non-review bit, because I know Alie reads all of these: I’m listening to the Hyaenidology episode, feeling sad for all the mummy-hyaenas (ouch!), but I can’t get the brief description of Afrikaans as a language derived from Dutch colonists out of m... more
Apple Podcasts5Knots and Knits
South Africa8 days ago
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Spotify | #129 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #3 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #107 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #200 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #94 |  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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Recent guests on Ologies include:
1. Jerry Dragoo
2. Vanessa Hill
3. Christine Wilkinson
4. Karen Munroe
5. Dr. Monica Christmas
6. Dr. Mary Claire Haver
7. Dr. Sarah Witkowski
8. Monica Christmas
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