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 | 517 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceComedy | |||
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The promised follow up bonus episode to our biomusicology episode with theoretical, neuro- and biomusicologist Dr David Bashwiner. This one is guest hosted by Podmother Jarrett Sleeper and we steer the discussion more toward the process of creating m... more
Music. Emotion. Brain waves. Whale songs. Toadfish. Distant moons. Loud apes. And why it’s worth it to practice piano. Brilliant and warm musician and assistant professor at Albuquerque's University of New Mexico, Dr. David Bashwiner is a theoretical... more
Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? Is it reefs or reeves? The wonderful and charming coral biologist and cnidariologist Shayle Matsuda takes time ou... more
DADS. What makes a good one? What if you had a bad one? And how can fatherhood turn the tides on toxic masculinity? Also: diapers. The brilliant USC research psychologist, fatherhood expert, and thus Paternologist Dr. Darby Saxbe covers everything f... more
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- 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 Podcasts5ArbutusBizzle
United States11 days 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 Podcasts5B McGrawUnited States11 days 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 Podcasts5Kebuba
Germany11 days 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 Podcasts5TorointhecityUnited States11 days ago - ❤️
Hands down favorite podcast-no mater the topic it’s always entertaining. Thank you for this little opportunity escape and learn something new Alie!
Apple Podcasts5Hope0105!United States11 days ago
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Spotify | #172 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #4 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #141 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #168 | United States/Top Podcasts |
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Spotify | #122 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is Ologies about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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Recent guests on Ologies include:
1. Darby Saxbe
2. Dacher Keltner
3. Tara Gomez
4. Mireia Taribó
5. André Hueston Mack
6. Cyler Conrad
7. Rachel Zoffness
8. Dr. Ziva Cooper
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