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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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Ahh, Daylight Savings Time: Does it mess with us? What time should you go to bed? How dark is dark enough? The wonderful and hilarious Dr. Katherine Hatcher got her PhD in hormones, sleep cycles and circadian rhythms, and helps Alie understand why sh... more

Early mornings. Stunning vistas. Flood-ready bird nests. Semi-aquatic rats. Cute but invasive snails. Human-sucking mud holes. The long-awaited episode with bird nerd Corina Newsome is finally here and we talk all about the day-to-day-realities of be... more

Lights! Cameras! Arachnids! And lizards and bees and beetles. Macro photography is like magic: curved glass gives an entirely new take on the world, from dust on a cricket’s brow to a curious mantid stare to the elegant symmetry of spider whiskers. J... more

Voices! Singing! Anxiety busters! Breathing! Pull up a seat for kid voices, aging voices, hormones, hidden anatomy, why we sound the way we do, opera singing, high notes, low notes, marine mammal notes and more with your new favorite Laryngologist, D... more

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Dr. Catherine Hatcher
Chronobiologist
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (PhD)
Episode: CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS with Katherine Hatcher
Corina Newsome
Wildlife Ecologist and advocate for conservation.
Episode: FIELDWORK with Corina Newsome
Joseph Saunders
Wildlife photographer and founder of parahearpetologica.com
parahearpetologica.com
Episode: MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY with Joseph Saunders
Dr. Ronda Alexander
A brilliant, hilarious surgeon specializing in voice disorders
Episode: VOICE BOXES with Ronda Alexander
Dr. Paul Bartels
Professor, Zoologist and Tardigradologist
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Episode: TARDIGRADES with Paul Bartels
Hali'a Eastburn
Carnivorous phytobiologist
Episode: MEAT-EATING PLANTS with Hali’a Eastburn
Dr. Robin Nagle
Clinical professor at New York University and expert on garbage management
New York University
Episode: GARBAGE with Robin Nagle
Dr. Lydia Greene
Wildlife Ecologist and Lemurologist at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: LEMURS with Lydia Greene
Michael Kirk
Research scientist in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
NASA
Episode: THE SUN with India Jackson & Michael Kirk

Host

Alie Ward
Alie Ward is a science communicator and host, recognized for her engaging style and ability to present complex topics in an accessible and entertaining manner. Through humor and charm, she enhances the learning experience and makes science fun for children and their families.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 756 ratings
  • Very good!

    I loved this podcast! I really wish you guys would make an episode on Spinosaurus, Bears, or predatory birds like falcons or eagles! I always fall asleep to this and I loved the wolf and dinosaur episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C3D4RP4WS
    Canadaa month ago
  • Catch up with old friends

    As an avid Ologite since 2020, Smologies is the perfect format to catch up with what feels like old friends from previous episodes and unearth the little nuggets of knowledge that were lost to the brain sands of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    e rennie bee
    Canadaa month ago
  • I❤️this❗️

    I listen to this mostly every night and I love this!!!🐸🐸🐸

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rhode Island frog
    United States2 months ago
  • Dolphin

    Make a new podcast for dolphins and other wildlife in the wild and the ocean🐬🐬🐬🐬

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roo89589
    United States2 months ago
  • It’s good

    I find this podcast a very good one. It helps me understand my science class better (end of year testing is trying to find me). I would recommend that you put more about frogs or do one about physics or something in that realm. I would also recommend making another podcast just for astronomy and earth related ones or sort it because I can’t find the exact stuff for my studying for a test.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Corgi girl😜☺️😊🥴🦄
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners find the podcast educational and engaging, appreciating its kid-friendly content and the fun tone of the host.
Feedback often highlights the diverse range of topics and inviting guests, whose expertise resonates well with both children and parents.

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CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS with Katherine Hatcher
Q: Does going early to bed and early to rise actually make you healthy, wealthy and wise?
It depends on your chronotype; health relates to light exposure and consistent scheduling, while wealth is more dependent on external factors and personal circumstances, so alignment with your natural rhythm tends to improve overall well-being.
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY with Joseph Saunders
Q: What do you look for in a perfect shot?
It's about timing and luck, putting yourself out there enough times to surpass failures and get that one cooperative creature.
VOICE BOXES with Ronda Alexander
Q: What happens when our voice cracks?
Voice cracks can occur due to failing to switch between chest and head voice or as a reaction to anxiety.
VOICE BOXES with Ronda Alexander
Q: What the heck is going on when people sing in the whistle register?
Whistle tones are produced by tightening the voice box and positioning the vocal folds correctly for high frequencies.
FIELDWORK with Corina Newsome
Q: Are bird feeders bad for birds?
Feeding birds in backyards can be beneficial, as it replaces lost natural food sources due to urban development.

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The series offers lively, engaging, and educational explorations of various scientific topics, making them accessible and enjoyable for young children and families. Covering a wide range of subjects from tree biology to marine ecology, episodes feature expert guests sharing their insights in a friendly and humorous manner. Unique in its kid-focused approach, the content ensures a fun learning environment while highlighting important science themes and principles in a way that captivates curiosity and inspires a love for knowledge among children.

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Recent guests on Smologies include:

1. Dr. Catherine Hatcher
2. Corina Newsome
3. Joseph Saunders
4. Dr. Ronda Alexander
5. Dr. Paul Bartels
6. Hali'a Eastburn
7. Dr. Robin Nagle
8. Dr. Lydia Greene

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