Ologies with Alie Ward

Auteur(s): Alie Ward
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  • 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.
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  • Erethizonology (PORCUPINES) with Tim Bean

    Erethizonology (PORCUPINES) with Tim Bean
    Feb 19 2025

    Barbs. Grunts. Bone caves. Dogs who got too close. We got porcupines, folks. Dr. Tim Bean of Cal Poly is as charming an ologist you can get, fielding questions about porcupine squeaks, stanks, cartoonish noses, and some romantic gestures that will leave you wanting to bleach your brain. We also cover counting quills, male models, flim-flam about quill removal, how to spot a porcupine in the wild, how to gently detain one for research, and so much more. An absolute instant classic.

    Follow Dr. Bean on Google Scholar and visit the Bean Lab website

    A donation went to NAFWS: Native American Fish & Wildlife Society

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    Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes

    Other episodes you may enjoy: Castorology (BEAVERS), Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES), Ethnocynology (ANCIENT DOGS AND HUMANS), Lupinology (WOLVES), Road Ecology (ROAD KILL)

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    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
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    1 h et 13 min
  • Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE) Updated Encore with Dr. Robert Proctor

    Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE) Updated Encore with Dr. Robert Proctor
    Feb 12 2025
    Yes, there is an -ology for that. And yes, we’re airing this episode -– with a ton of 2025 updates -– because it’s never felt more relevant. Dr. Robert Proctor is a Stanford professor of the History of Science and co-edited the book “Agnotology: The Making & Unmaking of Ignorance,” having coined the word 30 years ago. We chat about everything from tobacco marketing, to the sugar lobby, to racial injustice, horse vision, the psychology of the Flat Earther movement, which countries have the highest rates of climate denial, empathy, how to navigate difficult conversations and why it's critical to dismantle the systems of willful ignorance, starting locally. Dr. Robert Proctor’s book: "Agnotology: The Making and Unmaking of Ignorance"His 2021 book: Science and the Production of Ignorance: When the Quest for Knowledge Is Thwarted.Donations in Dr. Proctor’s name went to: SavingBlackLives.org and the Public Health Advocacy InstituteAn additional donation went to The National Black Law Students AssociationMore episode sources and links, including info on Federal WorkersSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may “enjoy”: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY), Attention Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD), Eschatology (THE APOCALYPSE), Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT), Disasterology (DISASTERS), Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING), Phenology (FALL/SEASONS), Oceanology (OCEANS), Futurology (THE FUTURE), Selenology (THE MOON), Gemology (STONES & GEMS), Nomology (THE CONSTITUTION), Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH), Pedagogology (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Bill Nye, Vaccine Infodemiology (COVID-19 IMMUNITY),Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokEditing by Steven Ray Morris and Jarrett Sleeper of Mindjam MediaEncore editing by Jake Chaffee and Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio ProductionsAdditional encore producing by Mercedes MaitlandManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn
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    1 h et 20 min
  • Hippopotomology (HIPPOS) with Rebecca Lewison

    Hippopotomology (HIPPOS) with Rebecca Lewison
    Feb 5 2025

    Do they sweat blood? Will one kill you? What are cocaine hippos? Is Moo Deng… okay? Actual real life Hippopotomologist Dr. Rebecca Lewison explains how hippos have some of the best – and worst – PR. We chat about pet hippos, subspecies, daily diets, the current state of hippo conservation, the absolute chaotic affection we have for pygmy hippos, their role as ecosystem engineers, what’s up with their nostrils, and how to keep a hippo in your pocket. Also: how to flatter your friends into planning a group vacation.

    Visit the Lewison Lab at SDSU and follow Dr. Lewison on Google Scholar

    A donation went to The Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary (WCHS)

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    Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes

    Other episodes you may enjoy: Pinnipedology (SEALS & WALRUSES), Wildlife Ecology (FIELDWORK), Cucurbitology (PUMPKINS), Culicidology (MOSQUITOES), Scatology (POOP), Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING)

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    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
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    1 h et 6 min

11 of the Best Science Podcasts that Will Boost Your Curiosity

Life science, neuroscience, space science, earth science – it’s all here in our collection of podcasts on the latest science, including some boundary-pushing thinking for the truly open-minded.

Featured Article: 11 of the Best Science Podcasts that Will Boost Your Curiosity

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I am really like this podcast. nice content. fantastic and excellent narration in this content.

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Absolutely positively Fun in every Way imaginatable

The positive and lively uplifting fun creative and fullfilling energy of Alie W. combined with the guests passion for their feild of interest and expertise truly creates an inspiring and we'll rounded in depth all encompassing narrative to really pull the listener in I used to be okay with science now it's my favorite thanks Alie!

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Love Love Love!

This podcast was recommended to me and from the moment I pushed play I have been obsessed!! Seriously, my family and friends are now teasing me based on how often I recommend it. This podcast is a dream for anyone with a curious brain. I have learned so much from the wonderful, nerdy, passionate people featured. The sheer enthusiasm for life and science is infectious.

My only complaint is that there isn’t enough chemistry! I mean straight up chemistry because chemistry is at the heart of all science. I get it, chemistry doesn’t end in “ology” but seriously Alie, we can get around that. I can help! I will talk about chemistry all damn day. Why can that plant kill you if you eat it? Chemistry! What is a fire? Chemistry! Why do we salt sidewalks in the winter? Chemistry!

But anyway - give this podcast a listen and your curious mind will be hooked on it!

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Fantastic podcast that makes topics interesting and fun

Alie can make any topic interesting and entertaining.
Her enthusiasm is infectious and her ability to break down complex explanations into easy to understand portions, without seeming to dumb it down or speak down to people is amazing. It’s more about translating to real world language and dispensing with all the jargon.
Real world language includes the odd swear word, which I love and appreciate!
Incredibly passionate guests present the things they know so much about. It’s hard not to want to strive off into the sunset after each episode, determined to become the next entomologist, paleontologist, experimental archeologist, or even create your own new ology by following your own weird personal niche interest

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Humor, enthusiasm.

I really like everything I listen too from this podcast. the pace, the side notes, the humor, the sound effects, the personal relatability. and of course all of the learning about things I've wondered about as well as things I've never heard about.

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Mushrooms instead of meat... interesting

I love listening to these episodes and learning new cool things 😍 Alie is funny and seems very caring and thoughtful. This mushrooms one is a good one; and I particularly liked thinking about eating mushrooms to replace meat. I usually avoid eating mushrooms, but the chicken of the woods sounds like a good thing for me to try.

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A podcast made for adhd brains

I am absolutely in love with this podcast. I have adhd and love learning new things with a specific passion for science. Aly your asides with definitions and explanations are the best for my adhd brain. I love listening at work when my brain wants to wander. Keep being awesome!

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Learning in a fun package

Alie is funny, smart, real, and honest. Her guests are interesting, and I've been repeatedly drawn into episodes that I thought would be less than enticing. Keep up the good work, Alie and team!

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