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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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What's a tortoise? What's a turtle? Why do they live so dang long? What's up with their shells? Wildlife biologist and testudinologist Amanda Hipps studies gopher tortoises and dishes about turtle nomenclature, cliques, roommates, behavior, burrows, ... more

Sweet! Salty! Sour! Umami? Why do some people love their greens more than others? Can something taste “hot?” Come down to flavortown and let’s talk tongues. Gustologist Dr. Gary Beauchamp is a chemosensory scientist and an expert in taste. We chat ab... more

Ancient dogs! Domestic wolves! Anthropology! Archaeology! It’s all Ethnocynology: when and why humans and dogs became BFFs. The wonderful and iconic David Ian Howe is an educator and professional archaeologist whose focus is canines and people. So le... more

Secret ciphers. Hidden treasure. Mysterious manuscripts. And … hog Latin. Cryptology expert and author of “The Code Book,” Simon Singh finally lets me ask him about Indigenous code-talking war heroes, hidden messages, extinct languages, the oldest of... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Singh
Author, cryptography expert, best-known for The Code Book; award-winning filmmaker and secret code specialist
Author and cryptologist
Episode: SECRET CODES with Simon Singh
Elizabeth Congdon
Associate Professor of Biology and hydrochorologist
Episode: CAPYBARAS with Elizabeth Congdon
Dr. Herman Taylor
Professor and Director at the Cardiovascular Research Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine—Cardiovascular Research Institute
Episode: THE HEART with Herman Taylor
Dr. Jessica Ware
scholar, dragonfly expert, odontologist
World Wide Dragonfly Association; Entomological Society of America; Entomologists in Color
Episode: DRAGONFLIES with Jessica Ware
Angelo Robledo
Experimental archaeologist, Board of Directors of the World Atlatl Association
World Atlatl Association
Episode: ATLATLS with Angelo Robledo
Solomon David
GAR-ologist, expert on gars
Independent researcher/science communicator
Episode: GAR with Solomon David
Schmitty Thompson
Geologist, lifelong lithophile and educator
Independent geologist (as discussed in episode)
Episode: ROCKS with Schmitty Thompson
Karen Munroe
Mammologist, biologist, scuridologist
Baldwin Wallace University (implied via interview), Researcher in Sciuridiology
Episode: SQUIRRELS with Karen Munroe
James Cruz Bamba
World-renowned basket weaver, Chamoru canistrumologist, botanist
Chamoru weaving community, University of Hawaii Manoa (student field work)
Episode: BASKET WEAVING with James C. Bamba

Host

Alie Ward
Host of Smologies, lead interviewer of science topics across a range of disciplines.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 855 ratings
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    wow

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hiiiiiiiaaao
    United States7 days ago
  • This is great!

    Thank you so much ms. Alie Ward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kool kid10
    United States7 days ago
  • Amazing

    This podcast is epic!! It’s funny, informative, interesting and you will learn things you never thought you needed to know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🌺 ENOLA-HOLMS 🌺
    Australia10 days ago
  • Fun and quick!

    Love how short the episodes are for my kids, full of information and fun little plug ins. I appreciate the g rated content and we have already learned so many new things!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cate044
    United States21 days ago
  • Great pod!

    Hi Allie! I loved u on “Brainchild”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elznotsmelz
    United States23 days ago

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Families appreciate episodes that are safe for kids while still being informative and entertaining.
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Some listeners note ads can feel incongruent with the clean tone or rate the content as not strictly 'G' rated.

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SECRET CODES with Simon Singh
Q: What's the difference between a code and a language?
A code obfuscates meaning and hides the message, whereas a language is a system for communication itself; codes are tools layered on top of language, often to conceal intent.
CAPYBARAS with Elizabeth Congdon
Q: How big are they and where do they originate from geographically?
They're the largest rodent, ranging up to about 150 pounds in some populations, and they originate from Latin America from the Panama Canal region down to northern Argentina, with no wild populations in North America or Africa.
CAPYBARAS with Elizabeth Congdon
Q: First question, Capybara. Capybara, how is it said?
In English it's Capybara, though in several Latin American languages there are local names; the scientific name links them to a broader regional context. This linguistic diversity underscores their broad geographic range in Latin America.
ATLATLS with Angelo Robledo
Q: Could children have used atlattles, and is there evidence of kid-sized weapons?
Evidence from Oregon shows child-sized atlattles existed; some workshops with children demonstrate that kids can throw effectively, and historical examples include whale-bone child-sized atlattles.
ATLATLS with Angelo Robledo
Q: What are the ethics and protocols if you find an arrowhead on a walk?
He advises to generally leave arrowheads where found due to archaeological context data; if collected, GPS coordinates and context are essential for researchers, and reporting to state historic preservation offices is recommended.

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Short-form, kid-friendly science interviews that make complex topics approachable through expert guests, lively questions, and playful storytelling. Episodes span biology, geology, ecology, astronomy, and environmental science, with a clear emphasis on accessible explanations, audience Q&A, and real-world examples. Noteworthy for its mix of deep-dive science and lighthearted delivery, plus a strong educational slant that appeals to families, teachers, and curious listeners seeking bite-sized science updates. The format often features tangible demonstrations, fieldwork stories, and practical tips, making science feel relevant and engaging without sacrificing rigor.

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1. Simon Singh
2. Elizabeth Congdon
3. Dr. Herman Taylor
4. Dr. Jessica Ware
5. Angelo Robledo
6. Solomon David
7. Schmitty Thompson
8. Karen Munroe

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