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Ologies with Alie Ward

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Alie Ward

Volcanoes. 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.

#524

Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS) Encore with Karen Munroe

Flying squirrels. Fox squirrels. Giant squirrels. Tiny ones. Grey ones. Black ones. Fluore... more

14 hrs Ago

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:42

14 hrs Ago

#523

Bonus Episode: Menopause Advice for You & Loved Ones

Advice. Hot tips. Book recs. Perspective. It’s the third and final installment of our Emme... more

15 hrs Ago

46 MINS

46:16

15 hrs Ago

#522

Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 2 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Sarah Wit...

Hormones or no hormones? Itchy ears. Disappearing pussy syndrome. Estrogen by land, by sea... more

23 Jul 2026

2 HR 02 MINS

2:02:43

23 Jul 2026

#521

Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 1 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Lara Durg...

Hormones. Mood swings. Brain fog. Night sweats. And why doesn’t your shoulder work? The ti... more

15 Jul 2026

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:10

15 Jul 2026

#520

Conversational Psychology (CONNECTING WITH OTHERS) with Nicholas Epley

Social anxiety icebreakers. Third spaces. Slumber parties with old friends. Helping out st... more

10 Jul 2026

50 MINS

50:18

10 Jul 2026

#519

Capsicumology (CHILE PEPPERS) with Paul Bosland

Scoville units. Nightshades. Hot ones. Sweet ones. Scandalous data. Pull up a seat for a w... more

08 Jul 2026

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:14

08 Jul 2026

#518

Collapsology (SOCIETAL COLLAPSE, LOL!) with Joseph Tainter

What is your Roman Empire? It’s about to be this episode. What causes the big dogs to stum... more

01 Jul 2026

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:08

01 Jul 2026

#517

BONUS EPISODE Creating Music with Jarrett Sleeper and David Bashwiner

The promised follow up bonus episode to our biomusicology episode with theoretical, neuro-... more

28 Jun 2026

55 MINS

55:11

28 Jun 2026

#516

Biomusicology (OUR MUSICAL NATURE) with David Bashwiner

Music. Emotion. Brain waves. Whale songs. Toadfish. Distant moons. Loud apes. And why it’s... more

25 Jun 2026

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:53

25 Jun 2026

#515

Cnidariology (CORAL) Encore with Shayle Matsuda

Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow an... more

17 Jun 2026

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:59

17 Jun 2026

#514

Paternology (FATHERHOOD) with Darby Saxbe

DADS. What makes a good one? What if you had a bad one? And how can fatherhood turn the ti... more

10 Jun 2026

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:22

10 Jun 2026

#513

Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner

Awe?! You can study this? You can, and it turns out it’s really important for our mental h... more

03 Jun 2026

39 MINS

39:16

03 Jun 2026

#512

Enology Part 2 (HOW TO MAKE WINE) with Tara Gomez & Mireia Taribó

Wineries vs. vineyards. Metal vs. oak. DIY wine. Carbonic fermentation situations? Enologi... more

27 May 2026

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:24

27 May 2026

#511

Enology Part 1 (HOW TO DRINK WINE) with André Hueston Mack

To chill or not to chill? That is the question. And then a bunch more questions. Thankfull... more

20 May 2026

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:01

20 May 2026

#510

Special Episode: Wall to Wall Secrets, Sorry!

Listen. Sometimes we like to shake it up. So while we’re finishing up next week’s episode,... more

14 May 2026

53 MINS

53:01

14 May 2026

#509

Meleagrology (TURKEYS) with Cyler Conrad

Wattles. Snoods. Struts. Vibes. It’s not November, which is exactly why we’re putting this... more

06 May 2026

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:46

06 May 2026

#508

Antarcticology (ANTARCTIC RESEARCH) with Ariel Waldman

Mile-thick ice. Dry, rocky valleys. Tiny creatures. Red parkas. Seal mummies. We’re going ... more

29 Apr 2026

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:17

29 Apr 2026

#507

Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness

In an encore of one of our top episodes ever, Dr. Zoffness is back to chat about her brand... more

22 Apr 2026

1 HR 42 MINS

1:42:43

22 Apr 2026

#506

Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 2 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly

Neurodivergence and weed. Munchie remedies. Long term toking. The Entourage Effect. Drag a... more

15 Apr 2026

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:05

15 Apr 2026

#505

Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 1 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly

Gummies vs. pre-rolls. THC vs. CBD. Indica vs. sativa. Hemp vs. marijuana. Dad grass vs. m... more

08 Apr 2026

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:00

08 Apr 2026

#504

Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) with Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner

Discovery. Drama. Diversity. Design inspo. Let’s squirm into the sea grass and the tidal c... more

01 Apr 2026

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:01

01 Apr 2026

#503

Megafelinology (SNOW LEOPARDS + OTHER BIG CATS) with Imogene Cancellare

Cheetahs. Tigers. Jaguars. Pumas. Panthers. Snow leopards. How big is a big cat? And who d... more

25 Mar 2026

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:28

25 Mar 2026

#502

Allergology (ALLERGIES) with Zachary Rubin

Dander enemies. Gluten intolerances. Runny noses. Shellfish bummers. Skin prick tests. Epi... more

18 Mar 2026

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:58