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Ologies with Alie Ward

Alie Ward
Feathers
Evolution
Carcinology
Crabs
Mathematics
Birds
Eugenia Cheng
Scorpions
Consciousness
Penguinology
Ultraviolet Light
Plumology
Nephology
Climate Change
Syndesiology
Arachnology
Death
Near-Death Experiences
Lemurs
Tom Hart

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

What is evil? Who is evil? Does evil exist? Who decides? Can we scream over turkey at grandma’s house? Let’s chat Critical Ponerology with scholar, professor, author of Evil: A Critical Primer, and a gem of a person, Dr. Kenneth MacKendrick of the Un... more

Cockroach milk for Spooktober. STAY HERE. Don’t tell me you like haunted houses and slasher films but can’t listen to a lovely conversation about how cockroaches make milk to feed their young. It’s one of the most nutritious substances on Earth, and ... more

Dazzling colors. Remote habitats. Gentle parenting. Fantastic genitalia. And yeah, swimming through sewers to surprise you. It’s cockroaches and I promise you will find something to love about them in this chat with cockroach evangelist and Blattodeo... more

Mudbank bones. River wrecks. Salty seas. Pink ponds. Poison dust devils. Steamy streams.. It’s Haunted Hydrology with your favorite Spooky Lakes ambassador, the artist and author Geo Rutherford who is widely known as Geodesaurus. Geo covers the dark ... more

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Recent Guests

Dominic Evangelista
Entomology Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, runs a cockroach lab.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Blattodeology (YES, COCKROACHES) with Dominic Evangelista
Geo Rutherford
Artist, science communicator, and author of the book "Spooky Lakes"
Self-employed in education and illustration
Episode: Haunted Hydrology (SPOOKY LAKES) with Geo Rutherford
Dr. Frank McAndrew
Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Knox College
Knox College
Episode: Serpopsychology (WHAT’S CREEPY?) with Frank McAndrew
Dr. Jack Goldstone
Scholar, author, professor, and expert on revolutions and social change
Episode: Revolutionology (REBELLIONS & SOCIAL CHANGE) with Jack Goldstone
Mary Roach
Renowned science author with numerous bestsellers, known for exploring unusual topics in science.
Episode: Human Technomorphology (SWAPPING OUT BODY PARTS) with Mary Roach
Dr. Aaron Boster
Board-certified neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis and founder of the Boster Center for MS.
Boster Center for MS
Episode: Neuropathoimmunology (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) with Aaron Boster
Dr. Sam Montano
Professional disasterologist and icon focusing on disaster management
Episode: Tempestology (HURRICANES) Part 2 with Dr. Kim Wood & Matt Lanza
Dr. Kim Wood
Associate professor specializing in atmospheric dynamics
University of Arizona
Episode: Tempestology (HURRICANES) Part 1 with Matt Lanza & Dr. Kim Wood
Matt Lanza
Meteorologist and co-founder of Space City Weather
Space City Weather
Episode: Tempestology (HURRICANES) Part 1 with Matt Lanza & Dr. Kim Wood

Host

Alie Ward
Host of Ologies, known for her engaging and humorous interviewing style, combining scientific inquiry with personal anecdotes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 62.1k ratings
  • Great podcast! I would never have thought learning about random stuff like "medieval snail people art" would be so interesting. I finish every episode just a tiny bit smarter. I highly recommend this gem of a podcast. Props to alie ward for making science more accessible and more exciting than it ever was in school.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States10 days ago
  • Info dump Cockroaches

    Just listened to the cockroach ologies. I had to rewind so many times because the sheer amount of crazy info being hurled at me was just so great-in numbers and quality! What a great episode, even though I do hate them invading my kitchen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara M Johnston
    United States12 days ago
  • Revieweology

    Hi Alie! Long time listener, first time reviewer. The title is a real word, I promise!

    I absolutely love this podcast and look forward to it every week. I learn something new each time I listen. I so appreciate your interviewing skills and the diverse, fascinating guests you bring on the pod. Thanks for making my Wednesdays brighter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly_K_1217
    United States12 days ago
  • Olfactology and corpse bowels

    I’m so glad there was an episode on Olfactology. As a former forensic pathology technician or autopsy technician there were a lot of different smells as you can imagine. After bad decomp cases I would notice that everything that I knew would smell bad such as the trash or the month old dirty dishes in the sink, would smell exactly like the decomp. I also noticed that my farts would often smell like corpse bowels, which I don’t know how to explain but it’s a distinct smell. Other technicians conf... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the girl with the pants
    United States12 days ago
  • Perfect podcast if you love to learn about anything and everything from passionate people!

    I recently found your podcast and listen to it on my way to my nursing classes and work! Love it so much, especially the dark matter episode I’d love to see an ologies episode on astrology!! Get different perspectives of it, scientifically and spiritually!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dumbfounder24
    United States15 days ago

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The podcast appeals to curiosity and provides a humorous touch to educational content.
Many listeners find the podcast a source of inspiration and knowledge, helping them through difficult times.
Listeners appreciate the blend of science with personal storytelling and relatable anecdotes.
Some reviews mention a desire for less political commentary as they prefer lighter content.
Hosts engaging experts in accessible discussions of science and quirky stories make for an entertaining listen.

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Blattodeology (YES, COCKROACHES) with Dominic Evangelista
Q: Why do people find cockroaches distasteful?
The dislike is largely learned behavior instilled over time through exposure and societal norms.
Blattodeology (YES, COCKROACHES) with Dominic Evangelista
Q: What parental care strategies do cockroaches exhibit?
Some females will stick around their offspring, providing protection and care, while others can viviparously give live birth or produce egg cases.
Blattodeology (YES, COCKROACHES) with Dominic Evangelista
Q: How do cockroaches survive in pipes and not drown?
Cockroaches are water-resistant and can swim, enabling them to navigate through water without drowning.
Blattodeology (YES, COCKROACHES) with Dominic Evangelista
Q: What makes a cockroach a cockroach?
Cockroaches have a leathery egg case and specific body structures that distinguish them from other insects like praying mantises.
Haunted Hydrology (SPOOKY LAKES) with Geo Rutherford
Q: What happens to towns that get flooded to make lakes?
As a result, you end up with these preserved towns or trees or things that are underneath the water, like Lake Mead where the receding shores have unveiled human remains.

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What is Ologies about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features in-depth conversations that explore a diverse range of scientific topics through the lens of passionate experts known as -ologists. The host showcases a knack for asking engaging questions that bring to life quirky, amusing anecdotes alongside serious scientific discussion. Topics span across various fields, including ecology, medicine, psychology, and literature, revealing how these disciplines intersect with everyday life. Each episode is a blend of education and entertainment, aiming to enlighten listeners while provoking thought and laughter. Notably, the unique format encourages guests to share not only their expertise but also personal reflections and stories that humanize complex subjects, making science accessi... more

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1. Radiolab
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2. Geo Rutherford
3. Dr. Frank McAndrew
4. Dr. Jack Goldstone
5. Mary Roach
6. Dr. Aaron Boster
7. Dr. Sam Montano
8. Dr. Kim Wood

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