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Ologies with Alie Ward

Alie Ward
Ecology
Climate Change
Conservation
Evolution
Mental Health
Memory
Neuroscience
ADHD
Animal Behavior
Pigeons
Genocide
Long COVID
Murals
Philadelphia
Dopamine
Wildlife Ecology
Porcupines
Archaeology
Cannabis
Wolves

Volcanoes. 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.

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Latest Episodes

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

Flying squirrels. Fox squirrels. Giant squirrels. Tiny ones. Grey ones. Black ones. Fluorescent ones? Alie is losing her mind talking to dream guest and Sciuridologist, Dr. Karen Munroe. This Baldwin Wallace University professor has studied squirrels... more

Advice. Hot tips. Book recs. Perspective. It’s the third and final installment of our Emmenology series on perimenopause and menopause, and it’s all wise words from Patrons. Dealing with brain fog, giving spouses grace, finding estrogen patches amid ... more

Hormones or no hormones? Itchy ears. Disappearing pussy syndrome. Estrogen by land, by sea, by patch, by pill, or by cream. When is it T time? What's the deal with herbal remedies? Should your moisturizer have hormones in it? Is HRT safe? Four expert... more

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Recent Guests

Christine Wilkinson
Hyena researcher, hyenidologist
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County; Hyena Specialist Group
Episode: Hyaenidology (HYENAS) with Christine Wilkinson
Karen Munroe
Mnemologist, biologist, scuridiologist; professor of biology at Baldwin Wallace University; expert on squirrels
Baldwin Wallace University
Episode: Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS) Encore with Karen Munroe
Dr. Monica Christmas
Associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology; director of the menopause program and Center for Women's Integrated Health, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 2 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Sarah Witkowski
Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Obstetrics and gynecology physician; author of The New Perimenopause Book and The New Menopause Book; host of Unpaused
Independent/Author
Episode: Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 2 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Sarah Witkowski
Dr. Sarah Witkowski
Smith College professor and exercise physiologist focusing on menopause and cardiovascular health
Smith College
Episode: Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 2 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Sarah Witkowski
Monica Christmas
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Director of the Menopause Program and Center for Women's Integrated Health, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 1 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Lara Durgavich
Mary Claire Haver
Author of The New Menopause Book and The New Perimenopause Book; health advocate
Independent/Author
Episode: Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 1 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Lara Durgavich
Lara Durgavich
Biological anthropologist; visiting lecturer at Boston University
Boston University
Episode: Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 1 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Lara Durgavich
Nick Epley
Professor of Behavioral Science; author of MindWise and A Little More Social
University of Chicago (Distinguished Professor of Behavioral Science)
Episode: Conversational Psychology (CONNECTING WITH OTHERS) with Nicholas Epley

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Alie Ward
Host of Ologies

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65.4k ratings
  • Joyful learning. So good for the brain and soul! ❤️❤️❤️

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jr
    a month ago
  • Know What is Even Better? Mixing and Matching Episodes

    This past week I went on an adventure to hike to the summit of Mount Saint Helens. I chose to relisten to the volcanology episode to refresh my knowledge of volcanoes. When it was over, it rolled into the Awe Psychology episode. What a serendipitous moment! Pairing those two episodes together made that experience so much better! It made me appreciate about the history of the volcano and why I felt so overwhelmed with inspiration standing at the top. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge with ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArbutusBizzle
    United States2 months ago
  • Fatherhood episode was perfectly timed

    Been listening for a long time, always forgot to leave a review but I have to now. A couple days after I brought home my first child from the hospital I was sitting on the couch playing video games and listening to podcasts with my new born daughter asleep on my chest when the Fatherhood episode came into my feed. It was the perfect moment to learn about my new life as a dad

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B McGraw
    United States2 months ago
  • Thankful

    I’ve been listening to Ologies since forever now, and I just learned how to review on “Podcasts”, great, always interesting to listen, feels like learning and gossiping at the same time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kebuba
    Germany2 months ago
  • Our Warden of Curiosity

    Uncle Dad Ward brings me joy with each episode. Curious minds should add this show to the queue.

    Dad Ward - more silly voice filters, please. They really make me teehee. xoxo, your loyal ward

    Apple Podcasts
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    Torointhecity
    United States2 months ago

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Shows are described as entertaining and educational with strong guest selections.
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Episodes are often called engaging, funny, and accessible, keeping listeners coming back for more.
Many reviews highlight the feeling of learning with a friend and the host's candid, unscripted moments.

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Hyaenidology (HYENAS) with Christine Wilkinson
Q: What is the what of the female hyena's pseudo-penis and how does it function in mating and birth?
The female spotted hyena has a clitoris that is elongated and enlarged to resemble a penis, through which mating, urination, and birth occur. It is controlled by surrounding tissues and hormones; this anatomy requires acrobatic copulation and presents unique challenges during birth, including a pink scar after giving birth.
Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 1 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Lara Durgavich
Q: What are the basics of menopause and perimenopause?
Menopause is defined by a cessation of menses for a full year, typically around age 51, while perimenopause involves hormonal fluctuations that precede it by several years, with variable symptoms like changes in cycles, hot flashes, sleep disruption, and mood changes.
BONUS EPISODE Creating Music with Jarrett Sleeper and David Bashwiner
Q: How do you differentiate emulation from simulation when talking about creativity in music?
Emulation uses motor pathways to reproduce or approach what is physically possible, while simulation creates music that may go beyond current motor capabilities, imagining sounds that the body cannot directly produce.
Collapsology (SOCIETAL COLLAPSE, LOL!) with Joseph Tainter
Q: What ultimately drives a collapse according to your theory?
Collapse is driven by the combination of growing complexity that requires more energy and resources, with the marginal returns on that complexity diminishing over time, eventually leading to a crisis that the system can no longer manage.
Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner
Q: I know that you know a lot about facial expressions, and so it's nice to be on video. You have studied facial expressions, and I'm wondering when you're talking about awe, how do we recognize it in other people and in ourselves?
Awe is often signaled by the face and voice, but it's also a deeply ineffable experience; people show it through a combination of vocalizations, facial cues, and the sense of a small self in the moment.

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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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