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Smologies with Alie Ward

Alie Ward
Happiness
The Moon
Fireflies
Space Junk
Hagfish
Dinosaurs
Orbital Debris
Marine Biology
Toads
Conservation
Oceans
Space Archaeology
Bees
Opossums
Cat Behavior
Slime Production
Plastic Pollution
Wolves
Forensic Handwriting Analysis
Glycobiology

Ologies → 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

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Peach fuzz. Chin hairs. Mammalian ponytails. WHY DO THEY HAPPEN. Yale researcher and associate professor Dr. Valerie Horsley stops by California to chat with Alie about the nature of hair and what it has to do with skin and nails, stem cells, how it ... more

Gratitude: what’s the deal? Does it really make us happier? Or is being appreciative a bunch of hokey flim-flam? Author Neil Pasricha started a blog of 1000 Awesome Things in 2008 and it led him down rabbit holes looking into the science of gratitude... more

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Recent Guests

Neil Pasricha
Author and speaker known for his blog and books on positivity and gratitude
A Thousand Awesome Things
Episode: GRATITUDE with Neil Pasricha
Mariah Gladstone
Indigenous cooking show host and environmental scientist, with Pagani Blackfeet and Cherokee heritage
Indigikitchen
Episode: INDIGENOUS COOKING with Mariah Gladstone
Luis Hückstädt
Marine ecologist and pinniped specialist, studying seals and sea lions.
Episode: SEALS & WALRUSES with Luis A. Hückstädt
Dr. Randy Lewis
A spidroinologist and professor specializing in spider silk research
Utah State University
Episode: SPIDERWEBS with Randy Lewis
Susan Benjamin
Candy historian, journalist, and author
True Treats
Episode: CANDY with Susan Benjamin
Dr. Merlin Tuttle
An eminent chiropterologist and founder of Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation
Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation
Episode: BATS with Merlin Tuttle
Anne Copeland
Cucurbitologist and author of 'Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Folklore, History, Planting Hints and Good Eating'
Episode: PUMPKINS with Anne Copeland
Juita Martinez
Pelicanologist and PhD student
Episode: PELICANS with Juita Martinez
Dr. Tom Volk
Mycologist and author of Mycophilia
Episode: MUSHROOMS with Tom Volk

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Alie Ward
Host of Smologies, known for her engaging and humorous style, Alie Ward brings science to life for younger audiences, making complex topics relatable and fun.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 680 ratings
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    GZM shows fan. mic drop bro!🎤
    United States25 days ago
  • Kid Adored Science Perfection

    Can we please get a Smologies Spooky Lakes episode!?Please and thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
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    F Howl
    United States2 months ago
  • Super fun and interesting

    So educational but at the same time not boring at all! Learnt a lot of interesting facts :D

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    Wang3838
    Hong Kong2 months ago
  • Smologies

    Can you please add an episode about Egypt/egyptology in smologies (and can it be long).thank u.

    Apple Podcasts
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    #School kid
    India2 months ago
  • I love this podcast ( highly recommend) /ideas

    I love this podcast and Ali ( Ali you are the best ever) because it helps me learn more things and interesting stuff. The reason I got into smologies was because my mom listens to ologies so she showed me this podcast and I said okey I’ll give it a try. As well as saying yes to something this was the best choice i ever made listening to this! Highly recommend.

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    ~ music 🎶

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    United States2 months ago

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GRATITUDE with Neil Pasricha
Q: What does science say about gratitude?
Research shows that regularly writing down what you are grateful for can lead to increased happiness and better health.
GRATITUDE with Neil Pasricha
Q: How do people who are experiencing terrible circumstances or who are predisposed chemically to not feel positive improve their situation?
Focus on intentional activities like gratitude practices, which can help uplift mood and well-being, even if genetics play a role in happiness.
INDIGENOUS COOKING with Mariah Gladstone
Q: How do non-Indigenous friends do right by our Indigenous friends when making and sharing food?
Learning about local plants and connecting with the landscape helps appreciate the significance of food while avoiding appropriation.
INDIGENOUS COOKING with Mariah Gladstone
Q: How do you propose natives decolonizing our diet when most reservations are food deserts?
There are many Indigenous foods available in every region, and learning to identify and prepare these foods can be part of reconnecting with traditional diets.
INDIGENOUS COOKING with Mariah Gladstone
Q: What role do mushrooms play typically in Indigenous foods?
Mushrooms play different roles regionally, with varieties like morels being harvested post-wildfires and puffballs having cultural stories associated with them.

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Focused on providing concise and accessible science content, episodes explore a wide variety of topics that range from the study of toads to the moon and everything in between. The engaging and witty host, alongside a diverse range of expert guests, brings a blend of humor and scientific inquiry that makes these topics approachable for younger audiences. Each episode is structured to be kid-friendly, emphasizing learning without adult language, enhancing its appeal to families looking for educational content that is enjoyable for all ages.

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1. Ologies with Alie Ward
2. Radiolab for Kids
3. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
4. Story Pirates
5. Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids

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Smologies launched 2 years ago and published 82 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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1. Neil Pasricha
2. Mariah Gladstone
3. Luis Hückstädt
4. Dr. Randy Lewis
5. Susan Benjamin
6. Dr. Merlin Tuttle
7. Anne Copeland
8. Juita Martinez

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