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 | 508 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyScience | |||
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At once accessible, engaging and delightful, Alie uncovers the fascinating in the Ologists she interviews. I especially want to thank Alie for mentioning that cutting back on caffeine has helped lower her anxiety level. I heard that, thought I need to try, and hot damn, I am now a lot less anxious than I used to be (still anxious, but, you know, less). Thank you PodDad!
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Canada12 days ago - Fixed my broken brain
Ologies has long been my favorite show and my friends increasingly least favorite topic to have me bring up / fun fact drop every time we get together. BUT finally leaving my first review after revisiting the concussion episode after having my own “knocked pumpkin” episode recently. I listened when it first came out, but BOY HOWDY did it hit different this time (no pun intended). At 3 weeks in and mild symptoms still persistent, I’ve been spiraling about my brain being broken forever, but the we... more
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United States13 days ago - All-time favorite edu-tainment
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Hi! I have loved this podcast for many months and use it to entertain my brain while I drive, knit, etc. Recently I have been working on my tolerance for hiking by tackling the mountain near me every couple weeks. Today, I learned about cannabis, donkeys, and the colon on my sojourn. Thank you for helping me keep my body and mind healthy!
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Spotify | #5 | United States/Science |
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What is Ologies about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The podcast explores a diverse range of scientific topics through engaging conversations that blend humor and education. From the quirky behaviors of animals to the complexities of genetics and the history of cultural artifacts, the host interviews experts from various fields, encouraging listeners to appreciate the wonders and oddities of the natural world. Each episode is infused with charm and curiosity, making science approachable and entertaining, whether discussing the evolution of platypuses or the significance of hobbies in mental health. The unique format invites guests to share personal stories and insights, resulting in lively dialogues that inspire curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.
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1. Smologies with Alie Ward
2. Radiolab
3. Science Vs
4. Unexplainable
5. This American Life
How many episodes of Ologies are there?
Ologies launched 9 years ago and published 508 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Ologies?
Recent guests on Ologies include:
1. Rachel Zoffness
2. Dr. Ziva Cooper
3. Dr. Caroline Melly
4. Ziva Cooper
5. Caroline Melly
6. Jessica Goodheart
7. Terry Gosliner
8. Imogene Cancellare
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