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 | 477 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceComedy | |||
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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
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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.
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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 Podcasts5Sara M JohnstonUnited 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 Podcasts5Kelly_K_1217United 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 Podcasts5the girl with the pantsUnited 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 Podcasts5dumbfounder24United States15 days ago
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Spotify | #155 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #3 | United States/Science |
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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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2. Smologies with Alie Ward
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4. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
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Ologies launched 8 years ago and published 477 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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Recent guests on Ologies include:
1. Dominic Evangelista
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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