Smologies with Alie Ward
Alie WardOlogies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and witty bite-sized science delights as host Alie Ward asks Ologists of all kinds smart – and sometimes silly – questions. Get... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Education for KidsEducationKids & Family | |||
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The what, where, and who of native plants! The wonderful ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph shares how she includes her Squamish First Nation community in her research and how we relate to plants – both native and invasive. She’ll chat about how to identify ... more
RATS: They love pizza. They invade taquerias at midnight. They scurry. They cuddle. They outsmart. Proving that not just woodsy megafauna can be charismatic, rats have lives we would never suspect. Globally-lauded Urban Rodentologist Dr. Robert Corri... more
Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the heck down, brain. Alie hunted down Dr. Mary Poffenroth, an expert in the biological and sociological causes/effects of fear and it is riveting. This real ... more
They dance. They make songs. They will steal your heart. They are spiders. Jumping spiders, specifically, and impassioned spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Echeverri is on board to tell you all about their dances. How far can a jumping spider jump? What... more
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Apple Podcasts5Axolotoloverz
United States22 days ago - What is your schedule for episodes?
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Apple Podcasts5How does the Earth explode?United Statesa month ago - @itsjust_agirl (not a real account)
i love this pod!! it helps me fall asleep in like 5 minutes!!!!
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You were great on the show brainchild! You were hilarious!😂
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/Kids & Family/Education for Kids |
Apple Podcasts | #61 | United States/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Canada/Kids & Family/Education for Kids |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Education for Kids |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | Canada/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #130 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
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What is Smologies about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Short, engaging science bite-sized episodes that translate complex topics into kid-friendly explanations while preserving the curiosity-driven style of a broader science franchise. Across recent entries, topics span fire ecology, insects, dark matter, sea turtles, tortoises, taste and smell, dogs and humans, cryptography, capybaras, heart physiology, dragonflies, atlatls, gar, geology, and squirrels. Each episode features accessible explanations, vivid anecdotes, and practical takeaways, often including real-world conservation or classroom-ready content. The show stands out for its concise formats, approachable hosts, and a consistent emphasis on curiosity, ethics, and the wonder of natural and physical sciences for a broad audience includi... more
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1. Ologies with Alie Ward
2. Terrestrials
3. Forever Ago
4. Story Pirates
5. Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest
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Smologies launched 2 years ago and published 128 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 Smologies include:
1. Bobby Corrigan
2. Mary Poffenroth
3. Sebastian Echeverri
4. Susan K. Brown
5. R.J. Gutiérrez
6. Fay-Wei Li
7. Rob Rich
8. Amy Christianson
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