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Ologies with Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward

Alie Ward

517 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Ologies with Alie Ward has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 517 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 580 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 58 min and 1h 20m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Science show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 29 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Alie Ward.

Episodes
517
Running
2017–2026 · 9y
Median length
1h 12m
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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.

Latest Episodes

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BONUS EPISODE Creating Music with Jarrett Sleeper and David Bashwiner

Jun 28, 202655 min

Biomusicology (OUR MUSICAL NATURE) with David Bashwiner

Jun 25, 20261h 32m

Cnidariology (CORAL) Encore with Shayle Matsuda

Jun 17, 20261h 21m

Paternology (FATHERHOOD) with Darby Saxbe

Jun 10, 20261h 21m

Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner

Jun 3, 202639 min

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

May 27, 20261h 13m

Enology Methodology (HOW TO DRINK WINE) with André Hueston Mack

May 20, 20261h 14m

Special Episode: Wall to Wall Secrets, Sorry!

May 14, 202653 min

Meleagrology (TURKEYS) with Cyler Conrad

May 6, 20261h 25m

Antarcticology (ANTARCTIC RESEARCH) with Ariel Waldman

Apr 29, 20261h 13m

Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness

Apr 22, 20261h 42m

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

Apr 15, 20261h 33m

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

Apr 8, 20261h 20m

Ep 502Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) with Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner

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Discovery. Drama. Diversity. Design inspo. Let’s squirm into the sea grass and the tidal crevices with California Academy of Sciences legend Dr. Terry Gosliner and the American Museum of Natural History’s Dr. Jessica Goodheart to discover bunny horns, finger backs, stolen weaponry, “buttflowers,” doomed first dates, high fashion, tiny eyes, gender fluidity, “Finding Nemo” cameos, the boardgame you need, and how your phone can warm a scientists heart just by slipping on a windbreaker and looking for beautiful things. Visit the Goodheart Lab and follow Dr. Goodheart on Google Scholar Visit the Gosliner Slug Lab and follow Dr. Gosliner on Google Scholar Donations went to California Academy of Sciences and oSTEM More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Malacology (SNAILS & SLUGS), Oceanology (OCEANS), Cnidariology (CORAL), Medusology (JELLYFISH), Biomineralogy (SHELLS), Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES), Ophthalmology (EYES), Optical Technology (HISTORY OF EYEGLASSES + MODERN DAY VISION) 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 20261h 24m

Ep 501Megafelinology (SNOW LEOPARDS + OTHER BIG CATS) with Imogene Cancellare

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Cheetahs. Tigers. Jaguars. Pumas. Panthers. Snow leopards. How big is a big cat? And who decides? Let’s ask the charming wildlife biologist, science communicator, and Megafelinologist Dr. Imogene Cancellare. She shares tales of remote field work, snow-capped mountains, narrow escapes, camera trap revelations, DNA discoveries, brinks of extinction, if big cats like big boxes, why tails can be bobbed, lioness manes, big cat attacks, and making huge biscuits. Also: how to make your cats *Obsessed* with you. Visit Dr. Cancellare’s website and follow her on Instagram, Bluesky, and Google Scholar A donation went to the Snow Leopard Trust More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Felinology (CATS), Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS), Scatology (POOP), Mammalogy (MAMMALS), Eco-Odorology (SCIENCE-SNIFFING DOGS), Confectionology (CANDY), Ethnocynology (HUMANS & DOGS THROUGH TIME), Lupinology (WOLVES), Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK) 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 25, 20261h 25m

Ep 500Allergology (ALLERGIES) with Zachary Rubin

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Dander enemies. Gluten intolerances. Runny noses. Shellfish bummers. Skin prick tests. Epipen pockets. Allergies? WE GOT ‘EM, folks. And we’ve got double board-certified allergist, immunologist, and author of the New York Times Bestseller “All About Allergies” Dr. Zachary Rubin. The Doc takes a quick break from his many demanding jobs to let me pepper him with questions about sneezing, allergy shots, Benadryl naps, home testing vs. office visits, oral challenges, unfriendly fruits, street tree sexism, and so much more. We’ve been itching to do this one for a while, so get it in your system ASAP. Follow Dr. Rubin on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Buy his book, All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever and More on Amazon or Bookshop.org A donation went to Red Sneakers for Oakley More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Rhinology (NOSES), Ophthalmology (EYES), Dendrology (TREES), Phenology (FALL/SEASONS), Fromology (CHEESE), Entomology (INSECTS), Melittology (BEES), Culicidology (MOSQUITOES), Spheksology (WASPS), Plumology (FEATHERS), Carobology (NOT-CHOCOLATE TREES) 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 20261h 16m

Ep 499Field Trip: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To Encore

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Come check out my butt with me (again)! 1 in 16 people in the U.S. will have colon cancer, and 0 in 16 want to talk about getting a camera up your guts to check things out. I am one of them, but after losing loved ones to colon cancer – and staring down the barrel of my first-ever colonoscope — I recorded tips, tricks, taste tests, foggy drug hazes, bar room advice, and finally my surprising results. It may save a life. Possibly yours. Find out more about colorectal cancer here More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Coloproctology (COLON CANCER + BUTT FUN), Gluteology (BUTTS), Scatology (POOP), Radiology (X-RAY VISION), FIELD TRIP: Alie’s Mystery Surgery, Venereology (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS), Urology (CROTCH PARTS), Gynecology (NETHER HEALTH), Phallology (PENISES), Sexology (SEX), Microbiology (GUT BIOME), Nephrology (KIDNEYS), Surgical Oncology (BREAST CANCER)400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media and Mark David Christenson Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 17, 202637 min

Ep 498Coloproctology (COLON CANCER + BUTT FUN) with Carmen Fong

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So, you don’t want colon cancer, but you DO want buttsex secrets? Have we got an episode for you. Coloprotocolgist Dr. Carmen Fong charms us in a brand-new episode about prostate orgasms, shady polyps, fibermaxxing, colon cancer branding, butt plugs, heartburn, douches, bidets, farts, vacation constipation in the nation, ostomy awareness, second sphincters, Crown Jewels, pregnancy agonies, ‘roids, fissures, fixes, endometriosis, diverticulitis, IBS, hydrotherapy, a shocking shower revelation, and how a blissful colonoscopy could change and save your life. This one pairs great with our Field Trip: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along and How-To Visit Dr. Fong’s website and follow her on Instagram and TikTok Buy her book, Constipation Nation: What To Know When You Can’t Go, on Bookshop.org or Amazon A donation went to Fight Colorectal Cancer More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: FIELD TRIP: My Butt, a Colonoscopy Ride Along & How-To, Gluteology (BUTTS), Scatology (POOP), Microbiology (GUT BIOME), Urology (CROTCH PARTS), Gynecology (NETHER HEALTH), Radiology (X-RAY VISION), FIELD TRIP: Alie’s Mystery Surgery, Venereology (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS), Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE) 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 20261h 27m

Ep 497Bonus Episode: How to Beat Perfectionism and Make a Quilt

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Our Culcitology (QUILTS) episode taught you why quilts are agents of rebellion, community, and chill vibes all in one. This bonus episode will tell you how to start and how to dive into anything creative without freaking out first, featuring advice from Joe Cunningham and Kule Haynes, plus dozens of friendly Ologies listeners/quilters. Cut up some scraps, pick up a needle, and make something. You never know where it might lead you, and who it could help in the future. Including you, kiddo. Luke Haynes Ologies quilt pattern The quilt Luke made for Alie! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 202634 min

Ep 496Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?) Encore with Adam Becker

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Is anything real? How many universes are there? Is everything a simulation being run by a quantum computer through a wormhole from a future era? Is the answer to everything really ... 42? The affable and charming astrophysicist, author and philosopher of tiny particles Dr. Adam Becker pulls up a seat. And enjoy this encore episode as Alie has an existential crisis or two as they discuss the drama, intellectual battles and drunken debates of science past, and the hope that a new era of thinkers will figure out what exactly is going on in the world. Either way: cut bangs and text your crush. Follow Dr. Adam Becker on BlueSky and Instagram Purchase his book: What is Real? The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics Or his new book: More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity A donation went to Techbridge Girls More episode sources & links Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts & bleeped episodes Support Ologies on Patreon for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 4, 20261h 19m
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